Several political leaders from the area joined the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra, to talk about the latest revolving around COVID-19.
It was the second Virtual Town Hall hosted by Bruce Power that covered the Bruce and Grey regions.
The Wardens of Bruce and Grey were part of the discussion, updating local residents of some of the initiatives that are happening in the counties.
In Bruce County, a committee has been set up to look ahead for local business and agriculture.
"So we have 20 people involved in that," said Mitch Twolan, Bruce County's Warden. "And we're going to have several meetings just to help our businesses and our agriculture community and everyone in between."
Dr. Ian Arra, the MOH for Grey and Bruce, talked about the latest affect COVID-19 has had on local communities.
One of the questions asked had to do with reporting of cases and Dr. Arra explained why they continue to report cases the way they do.
Some it is based on what happened during the SARS breakout in 2002. By pinpointing the exact location or locations of the virus in a community, it could actually do more harm than good.
"And it is established in the literature, that if you provide this, you're actually allowing them (people) to be less mindful. It's false reassurance," said Dr. Arra.
He says the virus is already community spread and people should all be mindful at all times, no matter where they are.
And with the Easter holiday this weekend, Dr. Arra says local municipalities, counties and the province are still under states of emergency.
"We're mindful of not having any social interaction," said Dr. Arra " But as for the general question, 'Should I travel?'. Non-essential travel should not be a thought."
The full Virtual Town Hall can be listened to below.
A second town hall will be held on Thursday, April 9 between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and involve officials from Huron County.
