COVID-19 Pandemic is a very serious situation. 

Please help keep West Elgin residents safe.  Stay home, if you are sick self isolate.  Practise Social Distancing of at least 2 m

How to report a complaint regarding COVID-19

In West Elgin all complaints are enforced by Elgin County OPP and can be directed to their non emergency line at 1-888-310-1122

If you have a question regarding if a business should be open please contact 1-888-444-3659.

Latest Information

June 3, 2020 - Activity Risk Level

June 2, 2020 - Updated list of COVID-19 Symptoms

June 2, 2020 - Guidelines for cleaning with Bleach and Water

May 29, 2020 - All Elgin County beaches remain closed to the public

May 27, 2020 - Ontario Extending Emergency Orders

May 26, 2020 - Southwestern Public Health expects COVID-19 measures to be our new normal. 

May 25, 2020 - Find out what Federal Supports you are entitled to

May 21, 2020 - List of Supports for Business

May 21, 2020 - List of Supports for Individuals 

May 15, 2020 - Statement from Elgin County Warden 

May 14, 2020 - Province Announces Additional Workplaces can open

May 13, 2020 - Information for Workplaces

May 13, 2020 - Updated Summary of Federal Benefits

May 6, 2020 - Province eases restrictions on retail stores. 

May 6, 2020 - Province Extends Emergency Orders until May 19, 2020 and Electricity pricing until May 31, 2020

May 1, 2020 - Guidance for travel to secondary residences

April 27, 2020 - Elgin County Marina Closure Statement

April 23, 2020 - Information for Students and Recent Graduates impacted by COVID-19

April 23, 2020 - West Elgin Daffodil Society - We are here to help. 

April 18, 2020 - Guidance for Essential Worker

 April 16, 2020 - Guidance for Home Child Care providers going into Essential Workers Homes

April 16, 2020 - Use of Masks From Southwestern Public Health

April 8, 2020 - COVID-19, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

April 3, 2020 - Landfill Access Restrictions (updated)

April 3, 2020 - Elgin County encourages residents to avoid heading to seasonal residences

April 2, 2020 - Message from Port Glagow Yacht Club and Marina

March 30, 2019 - Ontario closes all outdoor amenities

March 28, 2020 - Ontario bans gatherings of 5 or more people

March 28, 2020 - Message from Elgin County Physicians 

March 27, 2020 - Message from Elgin OPP Detachment Commander

March 26, 2020 - How to wear a mask

March 25, 2020 - How to Social Distance

March 25, 2020 - Please don't flush wipes

March 24, 2020 - Update on Municipal Services

March 23, 2020 - Southwestern Public Health Notice

March 20, 2020 - Declaration of Emergency

March 20, 2020 - Building Permit Guidelines during Emergency

Municipal Services

• Municipal Office is operational between 8:30 and 4:30, Monday to Friday, however at this time, is not open to the public. Municipal staff can be contacted by email: westelgin@westelgin.net or telephone at: 519-785-0560.
• Service Ontario is closed to the public.  Visit www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario to renew your Health Card, Driver’s Licence and Licence Plate sticker.
• West Lorne and Rodney Libraries are closed. Library due dates will be extended, and the Library will continue to offer a range of online tools and resources – please visit the County’s website or call 519-631-1460 x. 148.
• 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 reduced to Wednesday 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 is cancelled until further notice.

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 – 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
• Canada’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