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
| 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. More details on our website: https://bit.ly/2BT4ndh 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 26 |
| Southwestern Public Health expects COVID-19 measures to be our new normal. |
| 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 – please visit the County’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 – 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
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