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Grey Bruce health unit says charges pending related to COVID-19 outbreaks from local parties

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Public Health Grey Bruce said charges will be brought against people who willfully obstruct a COVID-19 case and contact investigation.

According to the health unit, two recent parties in the local area garnered high numbers of attendees, resulting in COVID-19 outbreaks with “significant” cases.

“Although many teens and young adults who attended these parties were forthcoming with information, some withheld information or provided incomplete information,” officials said.

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“This hindering of our investigators negatively affected our ability to reach high-risk individuals in a timely manner, potentially allowing for more spread of the virus.”

The health unit said people who “willfully defy” local directives and provincial rules can face fines.

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For non-compliance with local public health’s direction and obstruction of investigations, the fine can be up to $5,000 a day upon conviction.

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