Check this page for regular updates on the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic for Whitby residents, businesses and visitors. The health and well-being of our staff and community is our top priority.
You can view more information on how you can access Town services during the pandemic, view closures, cancellations and re-openings for all facilities programs and events, view COVID-19 business supports, learn more about our service changes and view resources to stay healthy and connected with each other.
View all news releases, advisories and notices published by the Town.
View how you can access Town services during the pandemic.
This page was last updated on Tuesday, January 12.
On Tuesday, January 12, the Ontario government announced a Province-wide Stay-at-home order beginning Thursday, January 14. This will require everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, like going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care, exercise or for essential work.
In Whitby, the new restrictions will remain in place for 14 days.
The Ontario government will reassess the need for continued shutdowns after that period. The current COVID-19 Response Framework is paused during the province-wide shutdown.
The Stay-at-home order includes the full closure of non-essential businesses and wide scale measures and restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Based on these new provincial restrictions, all Town facilities will remain closed to the public. View how you can access Town services during the pandemic.
Additional information about facility closures:
Community Centres |
All of the Town’s recreation facilities, including Iroquois Park Sports Centre and McKinney Arena, will be closed to the public effective Thursday, December 23, at the close of regular facility hours until further notice. This includes all indoor ice rinks and pools. This means pool permits, ice permits and private meeting room bookings have also been suspended until further notice. Refunds will be issued for any cancelled permits or bookings. All memberships have been or will be placed on hold and pre-authorized payments suspended. For membership questions or cancellations, please contact us at getactive@whitby.ca. Registration for the Town's virtual session of its Winter Recreation Programming is now open on our Get Active page. To receive updates on re-opening plans and other virtual program opportunities, subscribe to our News Releases. |
Whitby Public Library |
All Whitby Public Library locations are closed. Contactless Pickup is available by appointment at the Rossland and Brooklin Branches and at the Central Library with no appointment required. Digital collections and library programs are available online. Book returns are open at the Brooklin and Central Branches. |
Under these new restrictions, the provincial government has advised you to only be in close contact with people living in your own household and stay home as much as possible, except for essential purposes. This includes work (where it is not possible to work from home), grocery shopping or medical appointments. If you live alone, you may consider having exclusive, close contact with one other household.
Please continue to follow public health advice: maintain physical distancing, properly wear a mask, wash your hands, and if sick, stay home. Download the Government of Canada’s COVID Alert app on your mobile device.
The provincial government has advised you to only be in close contact with people living in your own household. You're required to keep a physical distance of two metres' space from everyone else.
Gathering limits are as follows:
Safe physical distancing is still required when interacting with individuals outside of your own household. Social circles are paused in Ontario.
The Province is encouraging any business with questions about the impacts of the province-wide shutdown to call 1.855.216.3090 or visit Ontario's COVID Support page for more information.
Learn about the time-limited restrictions and public health and workplace safety measures during the province-wide shutdown on the Province of Ontario’s website.
View information on up-to-date current regional public health guidelines, including safe gatherings, cases in Durham Region, social gatherings and how to celebrate special occasions with Durham Region's COVID-19 updates.
Learn more about the Town's State of Local Emergency declaration around COVID-19.
If you think you may have COVID-19, come in contact with someone who has it, or want to learn more about Ontario's assessments, testing locations, opening stages and essential workplaces, visit the provincial government's COVID-19 resource centre or contact Durham Region Health Department.
You can also visit the Canadian government's COVID-19 resources.
Effective July 10, 2020, you must wear a non-medical face mask or face covering within enclosed public spaces and common areas of apartment buildings and condominiums in Whitby. These mandatory instructions are issued by the Durham Region Medical Officer of Health.
Learn more about wearing masks and face coverings in Durham Region.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, avoid any non-essential trips into the community and beyond, and work from home where possible. View the provincial government's advisory on returning from travel and view its latest travel health notices.
You may be eligible for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax relief options and benefits if you have run into financial hardship. View the Canadian government's tax relief services, benefit programs and wage subsidies for workers, caregivers, seniors and students.
We're helping make shopping local easier. Our What's Open Whitby tool helps you discover which businesses are open in the town, how to shop safely and browse businesses by category, address or name.
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The Town of Whitby (municipal government) is one of four levels of government playing an important role to help keep you and your family safe during the pandemic. Here are the various roles for each level of government.
Town of Whitby (municipal government) |
Durham Region (regional government) |
Visit Durham Region's coronavirus resources for more information about:
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Province of Ontario (provincial government) |
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Government of Canada (federal government) |
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