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
Premier Ford has announced a State of Emergency with a stay-at-home order for all of Ontario for a period of four weeks effective April 8, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.Vaccine Updates
Southwestern Public Health is very excited to share that starting March 9 at 8 am eligible residents of Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas can book an appointment in either Woodstock or St. Thomas for their COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments will start on March 15. These appointments can be booked online or by phone. Adults 80 years of age an
d older (80+), and Indigenous adults ages 55 and older (55+), are invited to book at this time.
It's important to understand that with such a high demand for the vaccine, the phone lines will be busy and appointments will fill quickly. We want to reassure you that there IS enough vaccine for everyone who wants it. Be patient. Call back each day until you get your appointment booked. Our vaccine supply will increase each week and that means each week weโll open up more and more appointments.
Please do not call public health. We are experiencing a high volume of calls right now, and we do not have more information to share.
For more information: https://bit.ly/2OazzL2
| January 5, 2020 - WECHC now a COVID-19 Testing Centre |
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Announcement: Effective January 6, 2021 West Elgin Community Health Centre will become an official COVID-19 Assessment Centre
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.
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| 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 |
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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 |
| ๐ข๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต $๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ |
The Province of Ontario is helping small businesses with the unexpected costs of PPE. ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฎ To be eligible, your business must have two to nine employees and be in one of the following sectors: โข retail โข accommodation and food services โข repair and maintenance โข personal and laundry services ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ชโ๐ก๐ก ๐๐๐ฉ Eligible small businesses will get one-time grants of up to $1,000. ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ชโ๐ก๐ก ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ You will need to submit receipts or proof of costs for PPE purchased since March 17, 2020. This includes: โข gloves, gowns, face shields, eye protection, masks, sanitizer, sanitizing wipes โข thermometers, temperature monitors or cameras โข physical changes, including the installation of hand sanitizer stations and plexiglass dividers โข 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 |
| July 30 - Letter of Instruction for Masking |
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Letter of Instruction for Masking |
| July 23 - Class 22 Issue Ordered |
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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. |
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July 13 - Stage 3 |
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A framework for reopening - stage 3
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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 Countyโs 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
- Canadaโs 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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