Lawrence Loh

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Loh was the Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region throughout the first two years of COVID-19 pandemic in the Regional Municipality of Peel. [2] [4] In April 2021, Loh notably broke from the approach taken by the province and ordered Peel Region schools closed, [5] as well as an Amazon Fulfillment Facility closed, both of which were accomplished through section 22 orders. [6] [7]

During Asian Heritage Month in May 2021, Loh was recognized in the Senate of Canada by Senator Victor Oh. In his intervention, Senator Oh hailed Loh as a hero in the community, citing that Loh's "forward thinking and resolve [...] were instrumental in containing COVID-19 transmission in one of the country's hardest Regions." [8]

The Key to the City of Mississauga was presented to Loh on March 3, 2022, by Mayor Bonnie Crombie to recognize his role in the city's pandemic response. [9]

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Lawrence Loh
Peel Medical Officer of Health [1]
In office
July 2020 September 2022