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COVID-19 Pandemic is a very serious situation. 

Please help keep West Elgin residents safe.  Stay home, if you are sick self isolate.  Practice Social Distancing of at least 2 m and wear a face covering in public. 

Case Counts and Up to Date Numbers

For the most up to date numbers please see the Southwestern Public Health Dashboard.  By scrolling through the dashboard you can see the case counts by municipality.  

Latest Information

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Starting February 16, 2021 

Southwestern Public Health Unit will transition to the RED CONTROL under the Provincial Colour Coded system for COVID-19.  For more information please see the Provincial Website: COVID-19 response framework: keeping Ontario safe and open | Ontario.ca

January 5, 2020 - WECHC now a COVID-19 Testing Centre

Announcement: Effective January 6, 2021 West Elgin Community Health Centre will become an official COVID-19 Assessment Centre

What has changed?

Since March, WECHC staff has been testing individuals for COVID-19. WECHC started testing their primary care clients. Soon after, WECHC received calls from other individuals asking to test them as well. WECHC heard that travelling to London or St Thomas for testing was a barrier for many.

WECHC did not advertise this service as COVID testing was in addition to current workloads, so there was little time to devote to more testing.  As an official Assessment Centre, WECHC will receive funding for additional staff which will enable us to offer expanded hours for testing.

In collaboration with St Thomas Elgin General Hospital, WECHC have been approved by the SWLHIN to be an Assessment Centre effective January 6, 2021 as a hub of the STEGH Assessment Centre.

What does this change mean?

Anyone (no matter where you live) requiring a test can call WECHC to book an appointment.

Testing will be conducted: Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week.

 

Phones will be answered Monday through Friday. If there is demand, we will expand our operating days/hours.

Please call 519-857-2683 to book an appointment

Please have your health card available when you call. 

 

December 22, 2020 - News Release Elgin County
The Province of Ontario has announced further measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 including a Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives. The County of Elgin supports all efforts to reduce and eliminate the transmission of COVID-19 in our community to protect the healthcare system and save lives. Learn more about how this will affect municipal services: News Release
COVID-19 Financial Relief Benefits
This poster has information on some of the benefits available for those who are self-isolating, caring for a child or family member or working reduced hours due to COVID-19
December 15, 2020- Recreation Update 

Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in neighbouring health units, the Municipality of West Elgin has made the decision to suspend rentals, and/or use, of facilities by individuals from areas that have been placed in a high risk designation.

Effective immediately, all municipal facilities including the West Elgin Community Centre and Rodney Recreation Centre will be closed for rental or use by those from designated COVID-19 restricted (red) or lockdown (grey) areas. Residents living in other areas designated yellow and orange, such as Chatham-Kent or Sarnia-Lambton, will be allowed to continue using West Elgin facilities at this time.

While this was a difficult decision to make, the safety of municipal staff, other facility users and local residents must remain a top priority during these challenging times. Open Letter to the Community

December 7, 2020 - Open Letter to the Community from Southwestern Public Health
Southwestern Public Health issued an Open Letter to the Community 
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The Province of Ontario is helping small businesses with the unexpected costs of PPE.

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To be eligible, your business must have two to nine employees and be in one of the following sectors:
โ€ข retail
โ€ข accommodation and food services
โ€ข repair and maintenance
โ€ข personal and laundry services

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Eligible small businesses will get one-time grants of up to $1,000.

๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ชโ€™๐™ก๐™ก ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™–๐™ฅ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ฎ
You will need to submit receipts or proof of costs for PPE purchased since March 17, 2020. This includes:
โ€ข gloves, gowns, face shields, eye protection, masks, sanitizer, sanitizing wipes
โ€ข thermometers, temperature monitors or cameras
โ€ข physical changes, including the installation of hand sanitizer stations and plexiglass dividers
โ€ข signs to guide or inform customers and employees


The grant application is now live, apply here: https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/
November 16, 2020 - Southwestern Public Health Moves to Yellow - Protect Mode
September 19, 2020 - Lower Gathering Limits
Effective Immediately the Province has lowered Social Gathering Limits. 
July 31 - Took Kit for Businesses re Masking

Toolkit for workplaces

Guidance for Face coverings

Face Covering FAQ

Southwestern Public Health Website Masking Site

July 30 - Letter of Instruction for Masking

Letter of Instruction for Masking

Information on masking from Southwestern Public Health

FAQ on face coverings

Watch a video on how to safely wear and remove a mask

July 23 - Class 22 Issue Ordered

Today, Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of Health for Southwestern Public Health, issued a Class Order Section 22. This legal document authorizes the health unit to enforce individual compliance with public health instructions. These instructions include isolating yourself if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19; if you are awaiting your test results, if you otherwise have reasonable grounds to believe you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are a close contact with any of the above. 

Click here to read the article

July 13 - Stage 3

 

Stage 3 Information 

 

A framework for reopening - stage 3

 

 July 8
Today Southwestern Public Health's Medical Officer of Health issued a Class Order for the protection of area farm workers. 

Based on the increasing number of large COVID-19 outbreaks at agricultural farms in similar regions across Ontario, this is a targeted, proactive measure that will strengthen our ability to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health of area farm workers. While most farm workers and employers have been compliant with instructions from public health authorities, some individuals do not take these measures seriously. This Class Order is a legal tool to ensure that agricultural farm owners/operators and staff comply with the directions set out in the Order.
June 16

Workplace Safety Plan for COVID-19

Extension of CERB Benefits

June 11
Guidelines on Yard Sales 
June 8
Phase 2 News Release
June 3
Activity Risk Level
June 2
Updated list of COVID-19 Symptoms
May 25
Find out what Federal Supports you are entitled to
May 21 

List of Supports for Business

List of Supports for Individuals

Municipal Services

  • Municipal Office is Open to the public between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (CLOSED between 12:30 and 1 pm).
  • West Lorne and Rodney Libraries are closed to the public. Libraries are offering curbside pick up and drop off โ€“ please visit the Countyโ€™s website or call 519-631-1460 x. 148, for more information. 
  • Recreation Facilities including the West Elgin Recreation Centre in Rodney, Community Room at the West Lorne Complex and West Elgin Community Centre (Arena) are all closed. No programs or events of any kind are being held until further notice.
  • Municipal Landfill at 20385 Downie Line, Rodney hours are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Vehicle access is restricted to 5 vehicles at one time. 
  • Four Counties Transit: Four Counties Transit Service resumes operations starting August 4, 2020.

General Information on COVID-19

Misinformation about COVID-19 has spread far and fast. To fight these myths and lies, the World Health Organization created a series "mythbusters" based on the latest clinical and research information about the novel coronavirus.

Check it out by visiting: www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

Other Known Trusted Websites
(this is not an all inclusive listing โ€“ just a few to help you stay informed)

  • Local Public Health Unit Updates & Self Assessment Tool: Southwestern Public Health www.swpublichealth.ca
  • Ontario Updates: www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
  • National Updates: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
  • Canadaโ€™s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan (Financial Support for Individuals and Businesses, Income Tax Deadline Extension and more): www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

Protect yourself from Fraud

Watch out for COVID-19 associated scams. Fraudsters want to profit from consumers' fears, uncertainties and misinformation. Fraudsters are exploiting the crisis to facilitate fraud and cyber crime.

Visit the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre website for a list of potential scams and how to report them: www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/features-vedette/2020/covid-19-eng.htm

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