Dr. Lawrence Loh

• Lawrence Loh, Peel’s top doctor, set to depart front-line pandemic role

  Dr. Lawrene Loh took on Peel's top health-care job in the early months of the pandemic, after his predecessor, Dr. Jessica Hopkins, accepted a role with Public Health Ontario.

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  May 25, 2022
  
• Brampton, Ont. terminates state of emergency in response to COVID-19 pandemic

  " I urge residents to remain vigilant as our transition beyond the acute phase of the pandemic continues," Dr. Loh said in a statement.

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  Mar 24, 2022
  
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• Delta variant prompts calls for Ontario to prioritize Peel Region for 2nd vaccine doses

  Peel Region has long been a COVID-19 hot spot due in large part to the numerous essential workplaces in the area, and experts warn the Delta variant is now spreading in the region.

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  Jun 4, 2021
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• Brampton Amazon facility must close, workers need to self-isolate amid outbreak: Peel Public health

  All workers at the facility located at 8050 Heritage Road are required to self-isolate until March 27

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  Mar 12, 2021
• Coronavirus: Mayor Tory defends Toronto move to grey zone amid calls for red zone

  Both Toronto and Peel Region will stay in the grey lockdown level for at least two weeks and there will be continual reassessments of the status.

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  Mar 5, 2021
• Peel Region’s top doctor recommends holding off on reopening due to coronavirus variants, schools

  "I know everyone is tired," Peel Region's medical officer of health Dr. Lawrence Loh said. "We can't afford a third wave and a painful lockdown, so the next few weeks are crucial."

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  Feb 17, 2021
• Peel Public Health imposes stricter coronavirus restrictions after province puts region in red zone

  "It is time to shrink our lives to stop COVID-19 from growing completely out of control," Dr. Lawrence Loh said in a written statement.

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  Nov 8, 2020