COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton - Nov. 09, 2020

HAMILTON, ON - Earlier today, Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, and the City’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Director, Paul Johnson to update media and the community on the City’s response to COVID-19.

As of today, there are a total of 2184 cases, an increase of 67 positive cases from yesterday, and 54 deaths from COVID-19 in Hamilton.  We are also reporting that of the 2184 cases, 1764 or 81% are resolved. More details about cases are available on the City’s website including demographics, risk factors, exposure, etc.

Hamilton in “Protect” Category of Provincial COVID-19 Framework
Last week, the Provincial government implemented the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open.  Within this framework, the City of Hamilton has been assigned to the “protect” - yellow category.

This framework has been implemented across the Province in order to take preventative measures to help avoid broader closures and allow for additional public health and workplace safety measures to be introduced or removed incrementally. It categorizes public health unit regions into five levels and outlines the types of public health and workplace safety measures for businesses and organizations for each level. These include targeted measures for specific sectors, institutions and other settings.

The objectives of the “protect” category in the framework are enhanced targeted enforcement, fines, and enhanced education to limit further transmission, and the tactics are to apply public health measures in high risk settings.

Remembrance Day
To honour and remember Canada’s Veterans while adhering to Public Health restrictions on large gatherings, this year’s Remembrance Day service will be presented in an online format to help continue to manage the spread of COVID-19.

Following the lead set by the National Service in Ottawa, this year there will not be a military parade or live performances. This also includes the cancellation of community services coordinated by local legions in the Hamilton area. Those who wish to have a wreath placed at the cenotaph on behalf of their organization are asked to leave their wreaths at the Hamilton Military Museum prior to November 10 as there will be no public wreath laying for 2020.

To mark Remembrance Day:

• The public is encouraged to tune in at 10:30 a.m. on Cable 14, or online at www.cable14.com for Remembrance Day Services which will include a special broadcast of “Hamilton Remembers” highlighting past Remembrance Day Services in Hamilton.
• The Lancaster will take flight over cenotaphs in Hamilton to honour the importance of this day.
• A series of educational videos on Remembrance Day will be available on the City of Hamilton YouTube Channel made by members of the Hamilton Veterans Committee and staff from the Hamilton Military Museum
• A collection of historic images of past military services will be on display on the historic Lister Block entitled “Hero Windows”. A live piper will play in front of the exhibit on November 11 at 11 am

“With the COVID-19 pandemic preventing in-person gatherings, it is important we honour our veterans and military members by attending virtual Remembrance Day events and by wearing red poppies in honour of those who served and sacrificed their future to protect the freedom of our country. This Wednesday, November 11, I encourage community members to come together online to reflect and remember the hundreds of thousands of brave Canadians who fought for us.”

- Mayor Fred Eisenberger

Additional Resources

• hamilton.ca/coronavirus
• hamilton.ca/reopens
• covid-19.ontario.ca
• Public Health Services’ COVID-19 Hotline: 905-974-9848 or [email protected]