COVID-19 Response: New Mississauga Web Page a One-Stop Resource for Older Adults
April 15, 2020 In these challenging times, the City of Mississauga is focused on supporting our older adult community. The City has launched a new web page that provides guidance for older residents and their caregivers to help meet their needs. “Our older adult community is one of the most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19,” said Mayor Bonnie Crombie. “The City’s new web page provides easy to find, at-a-glance information for older adults and caregivers. This is something that our older adults asked for and I am pleased that we are able to provide this resource to help meet their needs, enhance their well-being and improve outcomes.” Residents can find information on symptoms and prevention, health and wellness and key emergency contacts. The web page also provides links to online Library services and free online videos, workouts and other resources to help older adults stay healthy while practicing physical distancing. A printable information sheet is also available on the web page. Anyone who may not be able to access the web page is advised to ask a friend or family member to assist. For updates on actions the City is taking to help residents, visit mississauga.ca/coronavirus or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. You Can Help The Mississauga Food Bank is accepting donations to help support older adults and others who are relying on food banks during this time. Trillium Health Centre Partners are accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) as they continue to provide care for older adults and other patients in response to COVID-19.
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This morning at Regional Council I seconded a motion on waste collection. In order to deter dumping, residents will now have the opportunity to leave out up to 2 extra bags of garbage on their regular garbage week with no tags required. This does not mean you can use tags as well on extra bags. It is removal of the use of tags. You still have a maximum of 2 bags being put out.
This starts on the week of April 20. In addition we will be accepting waste drop off at the Community Recycling Centres with no fee. This will reduce any interaction with staff. Procedures to maintain distance will be in place. This is not a complete unlimited collection as was previously discussed and recommended against by staff. It is restricted to a maximum of 2 bags and no bulky items