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.
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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.
Chong: ‘I’m confident we’ll get through this, strong and united’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Michael Chong was working from home during a phone interview this week, but expected to be called back to Ottawa the next week for an emergency session of parliament.
First responders taking precautions during COVID-19 outbreak
First responders are still on the job, despite the threat of COVID-19 hanging over their heads.
County officials examining means to hold meetings remotely
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County officials are exploring ways to conduct council meetings without actually meeting, as staff and politicians work through an unprecedented situation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mount Forest residents back home after being stranded in Morocco
MOUNT FOREST – “I cannot describe the sense of relief and freedom it felt to get on that last plane. We knew we were going home.”
Province waives waiting period for OHIP coverage
Ontario is waiving the three-month waiting period for OHIP coverage.
Province launches online learning portal for students
TORONTO - The Ontario government has launched an online learning portal to help students while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Way launches community response fund to support COVID-19 efforts
GUELPH - United Way has launched a new community response fund to help support vulnerable people in the region affected by the COVID-19 crisis.