Board of Health Chair Kristal Chopp is reminding the public that, just like anyone else who has recovered from COVID-19, migrant workers from Scotlynn and other area farms can travel to and from the community as they wish.
An update from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit says now 200 of the 220 workers at Scotlynn Group have tested positive for COVID-19.
140 of these workers have now completed their self isolations.
Two migrant workers remain in the hospital.
Chopp was quoted in the update making the statement about travelling to the community.
She stressed that like any Canadian citizen, migrant workers have every right to shop at local stores.
She says “I know the local community will continue to welcome these workers as we all make our way through this difficult time.”
We have reached out to the Health Unit to see if testing is done prior to workers entering back into the community.
