COVID-19 pandemic. Guelph mayor calls for community spirit during stay-at-home order “When we are not all in this together, it just makes it harder and makes it more likely that it will be even longer before we can get back to normal,” he said.Guthrie pointed to the fact that there are currently Guelphites with COVID-19 in intensive care and on ventilators, and 37 have already died from the disease.But he said the situation is about people, not about numbers.“These people are our friends, neighbours, co-workers and family members — and we need to do everything we can to stop this devastating virus,” Guthrie said.