News release: October 14, 2021
Peel Region revises Section 22 Orders for individuals and businesses
Mississauga, ON (October 14, 2021) – Peel Region is further revising its Section 22 Orders relating to individuals and workplaces with COVID-19 cases.
Updates to the Class Section 22 Order impacting individuals, which was issued under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), include:
- Updates to the definition of ‘close contact’ in line with current provincial guidance
- Updates to guidance for those who are fully vaccinated or who have had recent COVID-19 infections
- Updates to reflect direction for unvaccinated household members of close contacts to stay home from school or child care
Updates to the Class Section 22 Order impacting workplaces, which was issued under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), include:
- Removal of reference to actions that were needed under Grey/Lockdown since progressing to Step 3 of reopening
- Updates to the definition of ‘close contact’ in line with current provincial guidance
- Updates to the guidance for those who are fully vaccinated or who have had recent COVID-19 infections
These Class Orders were re-issued pursuant to section 22 (5.01) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, RSO 1990, c H.7. For more information, read the COVID-19 class order fact sheet.
Quick Facts/Additional Resources
- Peel has had more than 610 workplace outbreaks since March 1, 2020.
- Workplace outbreaks by sector are updated daily on Peel’s COVID-19 data dashboard. Select the Workplace tab.
Media contact
Sangeeta Sundaresan
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
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.
