COVID-19 Information

In the event of restrictions due to COVID-19, the Town will provide updates regarding municipal services and programming on our website and social media platforms. Please follow @SaugeenShoresON on Facebook and Twitter for updates, subscribe to our news updates and contact us for any questions or concerns.

Information and Resources

Public health and support

In Saugeen Shores, the Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) is the municipality’s lead agency in terms of managing a local infectious disease outbreak.
If you have been impacted by the pandemic, the United Way encourages you to submit a request to TheDo. As well, you can call 211 to find resources and local services in our area.
During a pandemic it is not uncommon to struggle with mental health. There is support available through Grey Bruce Public Health and The Canadian Mental Health Association.

COVID-19 Vaccines

The Grey Bruce Health Unit leads COVID-19 vaccination in this area. For information about vaccines including how to book appointments and dose eligibility, visit Grey Bruce Health Unit's Vaccine Information page.

The Town of Saugeen Shores cannot book COVID-19 vaccination appointments.

What you can do to prevent the spread of illness

Know the facts. Follow direction from the Grey Bruce Health Unit to know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
Call Telehealth Ontario toll-free at: 1-866-797-0000 or visit the GBHU website for information on how to care for the ill, infection prevention and control, self-treatment and when and where to seek medical attention.
Follow Public Health’s direction to use infection control practices such as hand washing, covering your cough and sneeze, and staying home when you’re sick to reduce the spread of the virus.
Wear a mask or non-medical face covering inside commercial establishments as well as in situations where physical distancing (staying 2 m apart) is difficult to maintain.
Organizations and businesses should be preparing their own plans and policies to ensure business continuity in the event an infectious disease outbreak is declared locally.

Information for businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic has put stress on our local business community. To find business supports during this difficult time, please visit our Business Support page.

Saugeen Shores’ small and locally owned businesses are woven into the fabric of our Town. To help support businesses during these challenging times, we’ve assembled a Saugeen Shores Strong page with information on how the community can help.

In addition, the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery and Town Staff have developed an Economic Recovery Strategy to support the economy through the pandemic.