COVID-19 Information

Elgin County Declaration of State of Emergency

In March of 2020, Elgin County Warden, the Mayors from all of Elgin’s Local Municipal Partners, and the City of St. Thomas, each declared a local State of Emergency in their municipalities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic developments in our region.  Municipalities are working together to protect the health and well-being of our residents. Our collective priorities are: the health, safety and well-being of the public and our employees; and maintaining essential services that our residents rely on.

Declaring an emergency affords our municipalities opportunities to further protect the health and safety of all individuals, families and businesses as well as the vulnerable populations that we serve. This declaration also aligns with the Government of Ontario’s Declaration of Emergency made on March 17, 2020. The government of Ontario declared a second Emergency on January 12, 2021.

The declaration also supports Public Health recommendations that reinforce the importance of acting now to help flatten the curve of spread of COVID-19, including:

• Avoid gatherings
• Practice adequate social distancing
• Wash your hands for 15-20 seconds with soap and use hand sanitizer
• Cough or sneeze into your arm
• If you have any symptoms, self-monitor and self-isolate, and contact a health care professional if symptoms persist
• If you have travelled outside Canada recently, ensure you self-isolate for 14 days

Elgin County Service Updates

All County Council and Committee meetings will be held virtually until further notice. These meetings will be livestreamed on Elgin County’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/elgincountyadmin 

The County of Elgin Administration Building is open to the public by appointment. Please call 519-631-14560 ext. 104 for service. 

 Elgin County Library branches are open for full service subject to capacity limits.  For further information, please visit www.elgincounty.ca/library.  

The Elgin County Heritage Centre and the Elgin County Archives are closed to the public. Please consult their respective websites for virtual services. 

We would like to thank the family and friends of our residents for your ongoing support for the Homes staff as they continue to prioritize the safety of your loved ones.  Our team continues to take all necessary steps to decrease the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus and remain dedicated to the health and safety of our residents.

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On December 14, 2021, the Ministry of Long-Term Care provided updated guidance for enhanced pandemic measures for long-term care Homes, effective December 17, 2021.  The enhanced measures have resulted in significant changes and visitors are encouraged to review the updated guidance documents which can be found on the County of Elgin Homes website/by contacting the Home for information regarding:

  • Visitor Requirements – Essential Caregivers and General Visitors
  • Resident Absences
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
  • Rapid Antigen Testing Requirements
  • Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Information can be found on the Homes website:

www.elginhomes.ca

POA Court Proceedings

POA is open by appointment only. Ticket payments can be made virtually or by telephone.

In-person court/trials have been suspended since the onset of the pandemic and have not yet resumed. 

Service of Documents in Any Legal Proceeding (Excluding Proceedings in St. Thomas Provincial Offences Court) 

To arrange for service of documents in any legal proceeding in which the Corporation of the County of Elgin is a Party (excluding proceedings in St. Thomas Provincial Offences Court), please send email to County Solicitor Stephen Gibson at:  sgibson@elgin.ca.  

Service of Documents on Elgin County Prosecutor in any Part I or II Proceedings in St. Thomas Provincial Offences Court 

To arrange for service of documents upon Elgin County Prosecutor in any Part I or II proceedings in St. Thomas Provincial Offences Court, please send email to Elgin County Prosecutor Jack Huber at:  jhuber@ELGIN.ca

The Province of Ontario is currently in Step 3 of its Roadmap to Reopening. The Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures.

The plan is based on:

  • the provincewide vaccination rate
  • improvements in key public health and health care indicators

In Step Three of the roadmap, we must all continue to follow the public health measures, advice and restrictions.

Vaccination Verification

As per the Elgin County COVID-19 Vaccination Verification Policy, Elgin County Staff, Councillors, Committee Members, Volunteers and Contractors doing work in County facilities must provide proof of vaccination or undergo Rapid Antigen Testing three (3) times weekly. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Policy

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – LTC Homes

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Easter Holiday Closure Notice
Family Day Closure Notice
Graphic to indicate holiday closures at Elgin County Facilities. The Elgin County Administration Building, Provincial Offences Administration Building, and Elgin County Heritage Centre will be closed on Friday, December 23rd at noon. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.