COVID-19 response framework on Friday, March 12.The decision was made as a result of local public health indicators and trends in consultation with the local medical officer of health.
Two Sudbury schools closed due to 5 cases of COVID 19 “Implementing an emergency brake to immediately interrupt transmission of COVID-19 is a key component of our government’s plan to safely and gradually return public health regions to the framework,” Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said in a statement Thursday.“We have seen a rapid rise in the case rate in the Sudbury area, and swift action is needed to protect individuals, families and businesses and save lives.”From March 3 to 9, the Sudbury area’s case rate increased by 54.1 per cent to 75.9.