Spread the word! Starting January 1, 2023 pharmacies can be your one-stop shop to get prescriptions for some of the most common ailments such as pink eye, rashes, insect bites, and urinary tract infections, at no extra cost. Skipping the doctor’s office visit gives you more convenient options to access […]
Author: Ontario Ministry of Health
Booster Recommended After Recovery from COVID-19
If you have recently recovered from COVID-19, you should still get a booster dose to protect yourself from reinfection or severe outcomes. It is recommended that you receive a booster dose three to six months after symptom onset or a positive test. A six month interval may provide a better […]
COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment for Those at Higher Risk
Know your risk and get assessed. Find out if it’s right for you. Antiviral treatment is for people who are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19. You may be at higher risk if you are: – immunocompromised – 70+ – 60+ with less than three vaccine doses – […]
All Ontarians Aged 12+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster
All Ontarians aged 12+ can get a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose starting Monday, October 17 if they have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series. You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines if you have: – Completed your primary series – Received a booster dose within the last six […]
Ontario Expanding Fourth-Dose Eligibility
Additional booster dose will provide an extra layer of protection against severe illness and hospitalization TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 60 and over as well as First Nation, […]
Ontario Providing Rapid Antigen Tests for At-home Use Until July 31
To support the easing of public health measures and a safe re-opening, Ontario will continue to provide free rapid antigen tests to the general public, childcare settings, workplaces, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, and other congregate care settings until at least July 31, 2022 Ontarians can now get a […]
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Moore On Public Health Measures
TORONTO — On March 9, 2022 Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement: “With the peak of Omicron behind us, Ontario has been able to cautiously and gradually move through its reopening milestones. The majority of public health and workplace safety measures have now been […]
Ontario Is Investing in Provincial Nursing Workforce
An investment in Ontario’s nurses is an investment in our future. Ontario is providing nurses with a temporary retention payment of up to $5,000. This payment will help stabilize and retain our nursing workforce so patients can access the care they need. Read more here: Ontario Making Historic Investment in […]
Today Ontario Begins Easing of Capacity Limits
Capacity limits will be lifted in most indoor public settings where proof of vaccination is required, including restaurants and bars, gyms, meeting and event spaces, and more. As part of Ontario’s cautious and gradual approach, starting today, indoor social gathering limits increase to 50 people. Outdoor social gathering limits increase […]
Youth Ages 12-17 Can Book COVID Booster Appointments as of Feb. 18
Starting Feb 18 at 8 a.m., youth 12-17 will be able to book their booster dose appointment: * at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine * by calling 1-833-943-3900 * at select pharmacies administering the Pfizer vaccine Appointments will be 6 months after a second dose. https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001600/ontario-moving-to-next-phase-of-reopening-on-february-17 Visit the COVID-19 Information Center for vaccine resources.