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Wellington County COVID19 update

Wellington County officials are working closely with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to respond to the pandemic.

As more information becomes available, the County of Wellington is making additional changes to slow the spread of COVID-19.

County Administration Centre and County Social Services Offices are closed to the public. Residents needing social assistance are asked to call 519-837-6274. County Garages and Re-Use Centres are also closed to the public.

Wellington County Waste Facilities will remain open but residents are encouraged to use the Curbside Collection Program as a preferred alternative to bringing the waste to County Waste Facilities.  The changes are effective at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

“At this time, all essential services will be provided and we will continue to operate and support our residents as best we can,” said Warden Kelly Linton. “The health and safety of our residents and our staff continues to remain our top priority as we navigate through this rapidly changing situation. The County of Wellington will continue to monitor the situation closely and we will be making all appropriate changes as necessary.”

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