COVID-19 Local News

'Declaring a state of emergency is not done to incite panic, but to demonstrate how necessary meaningful action by everyone is,' says mayor

Front-line workers are the 'heart and soul' of OSMH and they, like other emergency personnel, are working hard to 'ensure the community's safety'

Penalty for not paying taxes, water, and waster water bills will be waived, transit and parking will be free and $100,000 fund created to help local front-line agencies

Fire Chief Brent Thomas says when 'looked at through the lens of what’s best for citizens of this community, sooner than later' is preferred

Building inspections are suspended and all meetings but Council are cancelled. Monday's city council meeting is planned for 11 a.m.

The county has also provided assistance to area homeless shelters to relocate occupants to motel and hotel rooms

'Not knowing when this ends certainly creates a bit of risk and fear among people,' says senior employee at plant

Hospital closed to visitors with some exceptions

Few details have been released about the local case; There are now more than 300 confirmed cases in Ontario

A step-by-step guide on what to do if you think you may have the virus, and what to expect if you go through the testing process