Vaughan parent charged after sending child to daycare with COVID-19 symptoms

Toronto.Citynews.ca
Aug. 17, 2021
Michael Ranger

A parent in Vaughan has been hit with hundreds in fines after they allegedly sent their child to daycare while the child was experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

A spokesperson for York Region’s public health department says the incident occurred at a child care centre in the region on Aug. 3.

The parent has been charged $770 for non-compliance with the region’s Sec. 22 order, and an additional victim surcharge fee, for a total of $880 in fines.

The region says that 17 children at the daycare have now tested positive for the virus. One adult also has the virus, they said.

Under the Sec. 22 order, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, or has signs or symptoms, must isolate until they receive a negative COVID-19 test. According to York Region, the child would not have passed daily COVID screening.

“If you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you must stay home until a negative test is received and symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours,” says the region in a statement.

“If the individual is not tested, then individuals must isolate for 10 days.”

The region says York Region Public Health inspectors have laid 18 charges for non-compliance since the order went into effect in March.