4 bd 3 = BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com Arapid screening init = tive for COVID-19 mas Jaunched in Halton Hills. The initiative launches = in partnership between the Is | Thursday, June 10, 2021 | Hill Ontario Chamber of Com- merce and the federal and provincial government. Free rapid tests for small- and medium-sized businesses will be avail- able in Halton Hills. have been indispensable resources in their commu- nities since the onset of che COVID-19 crisis," said M Janie Frazer, executive di rector of the HHCoC. “Public health and the health of our economy are interdependent. That is why our chamber is proud to distribute rapid tests to small businesses i in Halton The rapid screening initiative will provide free rapid antigen tests for em- ployees of small- and me- dium-sized _ businesses. Businesses, di nonchamber businesses, with 150 or fewer employ- ees are welcome to partici- pate. al of the initia- tive is to identify asymp- tomatic cases of COVID-19 in the workplace that might otherwise be missed, thus helping to curb the spread in the workplace, at home, and in the community. "We hope that through this program, we will be able to curb the spread and reopen our local economy safely," Frazer said. Interested businesses can log into www.halton- hillschamber.on.ca/rapid- screening to order their two-week supply of rapid tests. Kits are available for pee at MoldN Masters. (221 orn St )in a ocetuetva video training to properly supervise the screening process and to safely dis- town has been able to sup. port this important initia- tive," Mayor Rick Bonnette ‘is is an excellent repurposed use of our facil- ity.’ Ifa test results in a pre- liminary positive for CO- VID-19, the employee will be required to leave the workp lace, e for a PCR test within 24 hours at an approved COVID-19 as- sessment site and self-iso- late until a confirmatory test result is received. RAPID TESTS AVAILABLE FOR SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES J iraham Paine/ Metroland Small- and medium-sized businesses in Halton Hills can get a two week supply of rapid antigen tests for COVID-19. theifp.ca CG at @ Customers are required to wear a mask in store and in the yard. All customers must sanitize upon entry to the store. Curbside pickup and delivery is still available. LEATHERTOWN LUMBER WILL BE OPEN for in person shopping Friday, June 11, 2021 Stay Positive and Covid Negative! LUMBER #2 Your trusted building & hardware supply partner 264 Main St. North Acton, Ontario L7J 1W9 Ph: 519-853-1970 © Fax: 519-853-2542 Corsi WALK-IN & FAMILY CLINIC Where good health begins 221 Miller Dr., Georgetown GenesisHealthTeam.com Check out our great selection of Tesco products, British style Meats, Groceries, Desserts, Gifts and more to make Dad feel al D> ,Z, Tues & Sat 9:30-6, Wed-Fri 10-6:30, Sun 11-4, CLOSED Mon 905-877-0596 330 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN (opposite Canadian Tire) ww.millersscottishbakery.com