The City of Guelph continues to be impacted by the novel coronavirus since a pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization.
Many businesses have been forced to close their doors, some for good, and the city’s response and loss of revenue have cost them millions of dollars.
As of May 1, Guelph reported five deaths and 110 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. Here is a look at the timeline of actions taken in Guelph and key points since the coronavirus made its way into Canada.
Premier Doug Ford announces that all publicly-funded schools in the province will be shut down for three weeks. This order was extended and Education Minister Stephen Lecce later said schools would remain closed until at least May 31.