News release: September 1, 2020
Correction to COVID-19 travel advice given at Brampton Press Conference on August 26th, 2020
September 1, 2020 (BRAMPTON, ON)
“Last week, at Brampton's press conference, I asked residents to reconsider travel outside of the Region.
It's important to clarify that this suggestion refers to international travel. Peel Public Health's advice aligns with federal recommendations against non-essential travel outside of Canada.
At this time, Peel Public Health does not have any recommendations against domestic travel outside of our Region. However, we encourage everyone, whether out and about in our community or travelling elsewhere in Canada, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing the Core Four Behaviours: maintaining a physical distance of two metres from people outside one's social circle, wearing a non-medical mask where that is not possible, handwashing, and getting tested and staying home if one is sick.”
- Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Peel Public Health
Media contact
Ashleigh Hawkins
Communications Specialist - Public Health
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.
