Southwestern Public Health says to wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before and after you use common tools, as well as maintaining a physical distance of two metres between yourself and other gardeners at all times.
OXFORD COUNTY - Southwestern Public Health says community gardens play an important role in our food system.
They released a new guidance document last week for those who own, operate or use community gardens to protect the health and safety of the community during COVID-19.
They say to wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before and after you use common tools before and after you garden.
Also, to bring your own garden tools and sanitize them after you use them, and wash your gloves after each time you wear them.
Other tips include:
- Follow the garden schedule and do not attend a garden when it is not your scheduled time.
- Maintain a physical distance of two metres between yourself and other gardeners at all times.
- Wash all produce before consumption according to safe food handling requirements.
- Avoid touching your nose, eyes and face.
- Avoid touching surfaces such as gates and doorknobs unless it is necessary.
- Do not attend a garden if you're sick
- Do not bring pets with you to the garden.
Last month, the provincial government allowed allotment gardens and community gardens to be used across Ontario as it was as an essential food source for some individuals and families.
You can read the full guidance document here.
Teenage Driver Charged with Impaired
Thistle Theatre Presents: The Perils of Persephone
CO Awareness Week Underway
Strong Winds Expected for Oxford
Federal Liberals Table Budget
TDMH Celebrates a Year of the RAFT
News Poll: Poppy Campaign Underway
SWPH Confirms Case of Influenza A
Public Input Needed for Woodstock Transit
Interview with the Mayor - November 3rd, 2025
PJHL Recap - Oct 31st to Nov 2nd
Nominations Open for Runway of Stars
Ultimate Burger Battle Begins!
Dodgers Beat Blue Jays in World Series
Impaired Driver Caught in Tillsonburg
Norfolk OPP Investigating Break-and-Enter
PJHL Preview - Oct. 31st to Nov. 2nd
BBBS Volunteers Honoured in London
Poppy Campaign Begins Today
Comments
Add a comment