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Provincial Status Indicators

The Provincial Status indicators are a method of informing Ontarians of a developing or existing health emergency.

 

Declaration of  Routine Conditions  means that the healthcare system is operating under normal conditions. Under these conditions the ministry maintains ongoing surveillance for abnormal events.

 

Declaration of  Enhanced Conditions  means that a potential emergency is developing at a local level. Under these conditions the ministry enhances its surveillance and monitoring activities and takes appropriate related actions. For updates and important information health care professionals would continue to check the Emergency Management Unit section of this website.

 

Declaration of  Emergency Conditions  means that the province is in an emergency response mode. Under these conditions the ministry activates its Emergency Plan and takes appropriate related actions. For updates and important information health care professionals would continue to check the Emergency Management Unit section of this website.

 

Declaration of  Recovery Conditions  means that the ministry is working to ensure a smooth transition from Enhanced or Emergency Conditions to Routine Conditions. For updates and important information health care professionals would continue to check the Emergency Management Unit section of this website.

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