The City of Ontario Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
The City of Ontario is implementing a phased response approach to the COVID-19 outbreak with specific actions or considerations associated with triggering events. These actions are based on interim guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). In a Public Health Emergency, however, the San Bernardino County Public Health Officer may direct orders that supersede that guidance and this plan.
On March 15, the City of Ontario officially moved into Phase 2 after the first confirmed case of Coronavirus in San Bernardino County. This phase emphasizes containment measures to prevent further spread of the outbreak in the region when there is at least one confirmed case residing in the county. This case may or may not be due to community spread, but precautions should be taken to prevent additional local spread of the disease, especially to vulnerable populations.
- Mass gatherings or large community events should be cancelled or rescheduled (over 250 people).
- Alternative Senior Meal service delivery will be implemented.
- Non-essential meetings will be cancelled, rescheduled or held virtually.
- First responders (and other field personnel as appropriate) will deploy Personal Protective Equipment on calls as appropriate.
To read more about our Phases, visit our website OntarioCA.gov/Coronavirus, and click on the dropdown "What is The City Doing."
Watch Ontario's City Council Meeting Online
 Tonight's City Council Meeting will have limited seating in order to practice social distancing. The meeting will still take place at City Hall - Council Chambers at 6:30 PM but you are encouraged to participate at home by streaming it live.
The City Council Meeting will start streaming live at 6:30 PM on The City of Ontario's YouTube Channel.
City Facilities Currently CLOSED
The following City Facilities are closed until further notice. Please monitor OntarioCA.gov/Coronavirus and social media for news and information regarding changes to facility/office hours of operation.
- Ovitt Family Community Library
- Lewis Family Branch Library
- Ontario Senior Center
- Ontario Museum of History & Art
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ALL Community Centers:
- Anthony Munoz Community Center
- Armstrong Community Center
- De Anza Community Center
- Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center
- Veterans Memorial Community Center
- Westwind Community Center
- Ontario Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Library Updates: Due Dates & Online Content
Both Ontario City Library locations are closed, but what does that mean for books you have checked out to you right now? Until the library is open to the public again, consider your library due date extended. We will not charge any late fees on any materials that are currently out on loan.
If you would like to return the books while the library is closed, you may drop them in our walk-up or drive-through book drops located outside of the library. However, we are putting this policy in place to enable our customers to stay home during this time. If you have any questions, you may call the library at (909) 395-2004 from 9 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday for assistance.
 During this time of social distancing, it's a great time to curl up with a book.
CloudLibrary is a great way to get your reading fix without leaving the house and it's absolutely free with your library card.
Walk through these step-by-step instructions to get started. For further assistance, call the library from Monday through Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM. Access to thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks begins at OntarioCA.gov/Library.
Event Cancellations and Postponements
All City events for the month of March and April have been cancelled. For a complete list of events, visit OntarioCA.gov/Coronavirus.
We will be canceling all reservations in our meeting and community rooms. We will be providing refunds for anybody who paid for any registration or room reservations.
Helpful Links
The City of Ontario is actively monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. To learn more about the outbreak visit:
Flying out of ONT? Here's what you need to know.
Has your employment been affected by the recent CoronaVirus Pandemic? Visit EDD for more information.
Stay Informed. Follow the City of Ontario on Social Media.
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