Brampton ends state of emergency in response to COVID-19

The declared state of emergency in Brampton has been declared over, two years to the day since it was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A statement from the City of Brampton said that Mayor Patrick Brown made thecall on behalf of city council and on the recommendation of the city’s emergency management team. The move came after the emergency order was lifted for Region of Peel earlier on Thursday (March 24).

“The declaration was a significant step to support the Province of Ontario and Region of Peel in their efforts to help contain the spread of COVID-19,” the statement read. “The declaration of emergency was an administrative tool that allowed the City more agility in its response to the pandemic to help keep the community safe.”

Two years after declaring a State of Emergency in response to #COVID19, Mayor @patrickbrownont has ended the @CityBrampton’s declared emergency on behalf of City Council.

Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping our community safe, #Brampton. https://t.co/2C2irjBcih pic.twitter.com/1PBZJSBHEI

— City of Brampton (@CityBrampton) March 25, 2022

The pandemic itself is not over, and Peel Region, which also includes Mississauga and Caledon, had 163 new COVID-19 cases officially reported on Thursday. (Due to limited availability PCR testing, the actual total could be higher by a factor of up to 10.) The city’s messaging reminded residents to continue the same public health-protecting habits developed since March 2020.

“The City remains focused on health and safety as it continues to gradually and safely reopen, and thanks residents for doing their part throughout the pandemic by physically distancing, practising good hygiene, getting vaccinated and wearing masks to help stop the spread.

“Residents should continue to put the health and safety of the community first by staying home if sick, and getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.”

The full release may be read at brampton.ca.