News Release: March 22, 2020
Region of Peel clarification on alleged COVID-19 risk at Tim Horton’s location in Brampton
Brampton, ON (March 22, 2020) – Contrary to reports on media and social media today, customers at a Tim Horton's/Petro Canada location in north Brampton are not considered to be at risk of COVID-19.
Peel Public Health confirms that they were notified of a positive COVID-19 case at that location. Following a thorough investigation, close contacts of that individual were contacted and directed to self-isolate. The investigation also determined that none of these close contacts were customers and that no public exposure had occurred.
"Our Public Health team was able to identify and contact all individuals impacted. This meant that broad public notification was not needed to identify anyone else who may have been exposed to COVID-19," said Dr. Lawrence Loh, Interim Medical Officer of Health. "Unfortunately, this situation has caused considerable concern in the community."
To protect themselves, Peel residents are reminded to stay close to home and practice social distancing if they must go out. "We are now seeing community transmission of COVID-19 in the GTA, including Peel," continued Loh. "Peel residents should take appropriate protective steps whenever they go out because the virus is here."
Key advice on social distancing includes:
- Avoiding crowds, and places where people are close together.
- Cancelling group gatherings.
- Avoiding handshaking.
- Working from home when possible.
- Choosing virtual get-togethers over in-person ones.
Residents are also reminded to wash their hands with soap for 20 seconds or use alcohol-based sanitizer, stay home whenever possible, avoid travel and clean surfaces that are regularly touched. If residents have been instructed to self-monitor or self-isolate, please follow those instructions.
Residents can stay up-to-date on COVID-19 in Peel by visiting peelregion.ca/coronavirus and following us on Twitter and Facebook at @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
Media contacts
Sangeeta Sundaresan
Communications Specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 437-225-4898
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
