MOUNT FOREST – There are now five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region, including the first case within Wellington County.
COVID-19
Town of Erin hosting ‘telephone town hall’ on March 26
ERIN - The Town of Erin will host a "telephone town hall" on March 26 to answer COVID-19 questions from local residents and businesses.
Two health care workers at Guelph hospital test positive for COVID-19
GUELPH - Two health care workers at Guelph General Hospital (GGH) have tested positive for COVID-19.
All Wellington municipalities to waive penalties, interest on tax, water/sewer payments
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county and its seven lower-tier municipalities will waive all penalties and interest on tax and water/wastewater payments for residents and businesses.
Public health confirms first positive case of COVID-19 in Guelph
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) has confirmed the first case COVID-19…
County to host council meeting via telephone conference call on March 26
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County council will hold a meeting via telephone conference call…
All municipalities in Wellington County declare state of emergency
GUELPH - The County of Wellington and all seven of its lower tier municipalities have declared an emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Polycorp shutting down for a few days after ‘potential exposure’ to COVID-19
ELORA - The Polycorp facility here will shut down for a few days after "a potential exposure" to COVID-19.
All non-essential businesses in Ontario ordered to close by March 25
TORONTO - The Ontario government has announced that all "non-essential businesses" must close by March 25.
Health unit recommends closure of personal service businesses, playgrounds, event venues
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The public health unit is "strongly recommending" the closure of all personal service businesses, outdoor play areas and event venues in the region.
Wellington County considering options, needs for emergency child care
GUELPH - Wellington County is considering several options to possibly offer emergency child care for health care and other COVID-19 frontline workers.
Family Health Team to lock doors, introduce screening as part of pandemic plan
MOUNT FOREST - With the confirmation of a local case of COVID-19 that is not related to travel, the Mount Forest Family Health Team (MFFHT) will lock its doors on March 23.
GRCA to close all parks effective March 23
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing all its parks as of March 23.
Wellington County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wellington County.