More charges were laid in Sarnia Thursday under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
The city reported Friday that it charged community members for holding a party with a large number of guests.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are legally required to avoid gatherings of more than five people to control the spread of the virus.
The city said bylaw enforcement officers have received a total of 532 complaints through its information hotline, mostly via email, and two charges have been laid.
The numbers don't include calls that were received or investigated by Sarnia police.
Earlier this month police charged a Sarnia man for refusing to self-quarantine after being out-of-country.
Police Chief Norm Hansen said city bylaw enforcement officers are following up on the bulk of the complaints but police will also lay charges if necessary. In an interview with Sue Storr on CHOK (103.9 FM, 1070 AM) Friday morning, he preached patience.
"People are getting a little cabin happy for sure," said Hansen. "Most people apply NIMBY, Not In My Back Yard, it's okay if other people are inconvenienced but when it hits you, you don't like it. It's affecting all of us and everybody has to do their part. All these sacrifices, if they save one life it's definitely worth it."
The COVID-19 hotline's email (covid@sarnia.ca) is monitored daily, including nights and weekends.
The phone line, 1-877-472-7642, is available Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Messages received after hours are cleared the next business day.
-With files from Josh Boyce and Sue Storr
