VANCOUVER – It’s beginning to look a lot like (last) Christmas.
COVID-19
WDGPH region shatters previous record for active cases of COVID-19
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 821 new COVID-19 cases between Christmas Eve and Dec. 27. This is the second week in a row active cases have more than doubled in the region, with total active cases sitting at 1,367 as of Dec. 28.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Wellington Terrace
ABOYNE – Officials at the Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home have declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility. During routine testing one resident and one staff member tested positive for the virus.
WDGPH anticipates new vaccine clinic will provide more booster appointments
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Public health is anticipating more appointments will become available in the new year for third dose vaccinations after a new clinic starts up at the University of Guelph.
COVID-19 in schools, daycare centres: the latest count
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Dec. 23, there are 106 active cases of COVID-19 reported at schools across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region and five Guelph schools are closed.
County staff redeployed to assist public health with vaccination clinics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A total of 16 county staff are being redeployed to assist with COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
Recreation facilities closing for 11 days in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Arthur and Area Community Centre, Damascus Hall and Mount Forest and District Sports Complex will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3.
Local hospitals update visitor guidelines, offer tips on accessing COVID-19 tests
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Effective Dec. 23, essential care partners must be two-dose vaccinated and social visits are no longer permitted.
Town of Minto closing municipal facilities in response to rising COVID-19 concerns
MINTO – The Town of Minto is closing its municipal office and recreational facilities as of Dec. 23 in response to a rise in local COVID-19 cases.
County libraries move to curbside pickup only on Dec. 23
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a massive spike in local COVID-19 cases, starting Dec. 23 all libraries in Wellington County will offer only curbside pick-up service.
COVID-19 cases double in less than a week, reach 536 in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 299 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Dec. 17 to 19). Active cases in the region have more than doubled in one week, rising to 536 as of Dec. 20, a level last seen at the end of April.
Ontario to cut capacity limits, reduce gathering sizes in response to Omicron
TORONTO – The province is implementing new capacity restrictions to several sectors in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario.
Mapleton council approves budget, 1.64% tax rate increase
MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2022 budget with a 1.64 per cent increase in the local municipal tax rate The increase means residential taxpayers will pay a total of $473 per $100,000 of assessment in 2022, an increase of $7.64 over 2021.
Province expands COVID-19 booster dose eligibility to those 18 and older
TORONTO - The province announced on Dec. 15 that COVID-19 booster dose eligibility is expanding Dec. 20, free rapid antigen tests will soon be available and capacity limits are back for high-capacity venues.
Mapleton closing administration office due to COVID-19 concerns
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is closing its administration office to the public as of Dec. 20 due to concern over a province-wide increase cases of COVID-19.