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We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. Comirnaty KP.2 (Pfizer) – Eligibility Anyone 12 years of age or older whose last vaccine was more than 6 months ago. Appointments available – Monday, December 9: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, December 12: 3 p.m. – […]

We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. Comirnaty KP.2 (Pfizer) – Eligibility Anyone 12 years of age or older whose last vaccine was more than 6 months ago. Appointments available – Thursday November 28 — 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday November 30 — 9:30 a.m.- […]

We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. SpikeVax KP.2 (Moderna) Eligibility Anyone 12 years of age or older whose last vaccine was more than 6 months ago. Appointments available Thu Nov 7 — 10-2 Fri Nov 8 — 10-2:30 Tue Nov 12 — 10-2:30 Pediatric […]

Windsor Regional Hospital declared a COVID-19 outbreak on its 7North unit at Met Campus. The outbreak was declared on January 4, 2024 with a total of three patients affected. The outbreak will be rescinded on January 12, 2024 if no further cases are identified. A revised masking policy was once […]

We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. SpikeVax XBB (Moderna) -Age 12+ Eligibility Anyone 12 years of age who is unvaccinated or had a dose more than 6 months ago Appointments available Tue Dec 13th — 4:00-6:00 Sat Dec 9th — 9:15-12:45 Tue Dec 12th […]

We have COVID Vaccines available at Main Street Pharmacy by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. SpikeVax XBB (Moderna) -Age 12+ Eligibility: Anyone 12 years of age who is unvaccinated or had a dose more than 6 months ago. Appointments available: Monday, November 13th from 1 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, […]

Ontarians strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot Starting October 30, 2023 Ontarians are able to receive their free flu shot and the new, most recent COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province. Staying up to date on […]

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) continues to remind residents to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by staying up to date on vaccinations. Individuals are encouraged to get their flu and COVID-19 shots as soon as they are available to them. Starting […]

Erie Shores HealthCare is taking proactive steps to address the recent surge in  COVID-19 cases within our community and the rising instances of hospital outbreaks across the  province. To ensure the safety of our patients and dedicated staff members, we are implementing  a mandatory masking requirement within 2 meters of […]

Will COVID-19 and the complications associated with this disease ever vanish? Never bet on it. Virus experts say COVID-19 will raise its ugly head again this fall. With it, they add, the complication of both types of diabetes will increase. It’s the last thing we need when obesity is already […]

Windsor Regional Hospital has confirmed an outbreak of COVID-19 on its 7th floor medical unit at the Ouellette Campus. To date, a total of 10 patients have tested positive for COVID-19 on the unit; eight of the 10 patients were symptomatic, while two patients were swabbed due to contact exposure but […]

While we have moved into a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still contracting the disease. At Main Street Pharmacy, our minor ailment-trained pharmacists at are able to assess if you are eligible for treatment with Paxlovid. This is an anti-viral used to treat a COVID-19 infection. While […]

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has modified their masking and symptom screening policies, effective Monday, May 1, 2023.  Throughout the pandemic, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has asked all staff and visitors to wear a mask while accessing our programs and services. With recent changes to COVID-19 guidance from […]

Wondering when you should get your next COVID-19 booster? The Ontario Ministry of Health offers some guidelines and recommendations. You can use the #COVID19 Booster Dose Recommendation tool to determine when to schedule your next COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose. Infants and children 6 months-4 years are only eligible for a […]

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is offering a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for ages 6 months and up. This will occur on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The clinic will be held at the WECHU Leamington Office at 33 Princess Street, Leamington. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are […]

Ontario has updated its guidance on PCR testing to align with the current recommendations for who should receive Paxlovid – an oral antiviral treatment used to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19. For more information read Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms who meets the […]

We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only. Call 519-712-8800 to book. Bivalent Comirnaty (Pfizer) Booster only after completed primary series Eligibility – Anyone 12 years of age or older who has had at least two doses and whose last dose was more than 3 months ago Appointments available: * Tue […]

Providing People More Convenient Access to COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Closer to Home TORONTO — The Ontario government is giving people more convenient access to care by allowing pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment option used to reduce severe outcomes from COVID-19. All Ontarians are strongly encouraged to keep up […]

We have COVID Vaccines available by appointment only at the Main Street Pharmacy. Bivalent Comirnaty (Pfizer) Booster only after completed primary series Eligibility – Anyone 12 years of age or older who has had at least two doses and whose last dose was more than 3 months ago Appointments available: […]

We have Bivalent Boosters of Comirnaty (Pfizer) for COVID-19, available by appointment only. Anyone who has completed their primary series of vaccination is eligible: if it has been more than 3 months since their previous dose if they are over 12 years of age For help verifying eligibility or to […]

We have Bivalent Boosters of SpikeVax (Moderna) available this week by appointment only. Anyone who has completed their primary series of vaccination is eligible if: * it has been more than 3 months since their previous dose * they are over 18 years of age Dates: * Tuesday, November 8 […]

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 […]

We have Bivalent Boosters of Comirnaty (Pfizer) and SpikeVax (Moderna) available by appointment only. Anyone who has completed their primary series of vaccination is eligible if it has been more than 3 months since their previous dose and they are over 12 years of age. Call us at 519-712-8800 for […]

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 – […]

A COVID-19 Vaccine pop-up clinic will be held at the Kingsville Arena Complex in Auditorium A. Date: Monday, October 17, 2022 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Kingsville Arena Complex, Auditorium A 1741 Jasperson Drive Town of Kingsville First, Second, and Booster doses are available to anyone 5 years […]

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 […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for: Infant SpikeVax (Moderna) 6 months to 5 years Formulation: *  Thursday October 13th *  Friday October 14th Infant Comirnaty (Pfizer) 6 months to 4 years Formulation: *  Saturday October 15th *  Tuesday October 18th *  Wednesday October 19th Pediatric Comirnaty (Pfizer) 5 years […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for: SpikeVax Bivalent (Moderna) 18+ Formulation: *  Tuesday October 4th *  Thursday October 6th Eligibility spotlight To confirm your eligibility use the handy eligibility calculator on our website. Anyone 18 years of age or older who had their last dose more than […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for: Comirnaty (Pfizer) 5-11 Year Old Formulation: *  Tues Sept 13th *  Thurs Sept 15th *  Sat Sept 17th *  Tues Sept 20th *  Thurs Sept 22 SpikeVax (Moderna) 12+ Formulation: *  Mon Sept 12th *  Tues Sept 13th *  Thurs Sept 15th *  Tues Sept 20th *  Thurs […]

We have Pediatric SpikeVax, the Moderna COVID vaccine, available by appointment only. We are booking for patients aged 6 months to 5 years of age: *  August 4th from 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. *  August 13th from 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. You can make an appointment by calling us at […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open For Children Aged Six Months to Under Five Years COVID-19 Paid Sick Days Extended to March 31, 2023 TORONTO — As of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years will be able to […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up: *  Friday July 22nd *  Saturday July 23rd *  Monday July 25th, *  Wednesday July 27th *  Thursday July 28th We are booking for SpikeVax the Moderna COVID vaccine: *  […]

Free rapid antigen tests extended to December 31, 2022, including for general public TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for second booster doses to Ontarians aged 18 and over in order to provide an extra layer of protection to […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up: *  Thursday July 7th *  Friday July 8th *  Monday July 11th *  Tuesday July 12th Eligibility spotlight To confirm your eligibility use the handy eligibility calculator on our website. […]

The County of Essex has lifted masking requirements to align with changes recently announced by the provincial government. This means members of the public, tenants and staff are no longer required to wear masks while in county facilities, as long as they can maintain a distance of at least two metres […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only! We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12 and up: * Friday June 10th * Monday June 13th * Tuesday June 14th * Thursday June 16th We are booking for Pediatric Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only! We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up for: *  Tuesday May 24th *  Wednesday May 25th *  Monday May 30th *  Tuesday May 31st Eligibility spotlight To confirm your eligibility use the handy eligibility calculator on our […]

Walk-in Clinic The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has announced that a Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic will be held at the Kingsville Arena on Friday, May 20, 2022. The clinic will be open to walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations. Hours:  10:00 am to 3:00 pm Address:  1741 Jasperson Lane Kingsville For a list […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only. We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up: *  Wednesday May 4th *  Thursday May 5th We are booking for SpikeVax the Moderna COVID vaccine: *  Friday May 6th *  Tuesday May 10th *  Wednesday May 11th […]

The Provincial ‘GO-VAXX Bus’ Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will be in Leamington on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3. The GO-VAXX Bus is a safe and convenient way to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. We encourage anyone who is eligible for a dose to visit the GO-VAXX Bus and get […]

We have COVID vaccines available by appointment only! We are booking for Comirnaty the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12 and up: *Friday April 22nd *Saturday April 23rd *Monday April 25th *Wednesday April 27th *Thursday April 28th We are booking for SpikeVax the Moderna COVID vaccine: *Tuesday April 19th *Thursday April […]

Ontario Expanding Access to COVID-19 Antivirals Province also increasing public access to PCR testing to more high-risk individuals TORONTO — As part of its plan to stay open and manage COVID-19 for the long-term, the Ontario government is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 antiviral treatments and PCR testing to more high-risk […]

ESSEX COUNTY – Following the announcement of increased eligibility for 4th dose COVID-19 vaccinations, the Community Response and Stabilization Team (CRST), in conjunction with the Municipality of Leamington, will be holding vaccine clinics at the Leamington Municipal Building. The walk-in clinics will take place from April 11th to 22nd (a complete listing of […]

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, […]

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 […]

ESSEX COUNTY – A COVID-19 outbreak in an inpatient unit at Erie Shores HealthCare was rescinded this morning by the Windsor and Essex County Health Unit. The announcement comes 12 days after two patients tested positive for COVID-19. It’s believed they contracted the virus from a visitor to the unit. […]

ESSEX COUNTY – The announcement of an outbreak on an inpatient unit at Erie Shores HealthCare shows the need for continued visitor restrictions and PPE requirements. The outbreak stems from two patients who tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18, 2022. It’s believed those patients were infected by a visitor […]

Windsor and Essex County residents have until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2nd to walk-in and get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Devonshire Mall vaccination clinic. For grade 7 – 12 students who have not started or completed their vaccination series for Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and/or Meningococcal Disease and […]

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 […]

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics at St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School on March 3 from 3:45 – 6 p.m. Anyone from the community who is eligible to be vaccinated is welcome to attend. St. John de Brebeuf Catholic Elementary School 43 Spruce Street […]

With recent announcements and pending changes to vaccination verification and letters of instruction related to the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA) the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is rescinding the Letter of Instruction for Sport and Recreational Fitness Facilities issued in November 2021. The Health Unit is not issuing any additional […]

WINDSOR and LEAMINGTON, ON. _  The frontline workforce of our Windsor-Essex hospitals, just like their family, friends and neighbours in the  communities they serve, look forward to the next phase of Ontario’s reopening plan which reduces certain  restrictions effective March 1st, 2022. After two years  of working in some of […]

We at Main Street Pharmacy are currently booking COVID vaccine appointments for the following vaccines, dates and times: Comirnaty Pediatric (Pfizer for ages 5 – 11) Tuesday March 1st –  2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thursday March 3rd –  3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday March 4th –  2:00 p.m. […]

Upcoming Changes to Mass Vaccination Clinics Grovedale Arts and Cultural Centre (Kingsville) and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare clinic to close over the coming weeks. Devonshire Mall clinic to expand as a “catch up” vaccination clinic for children. As the province prepares to further ease public health restrictions, residents are reminded that […]

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 […]

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.

Improvements in key indicators allowing province to safely ease public health measures sooner TORONTO — With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner, with the next […]

You can pick up a COVID-19 rapid test for your household from the Main Street Pharmacy while supplies last. They are first come first served and will be limited to one kit per household. From the Ontario Ministry of Health: To further support the province’s cautious easing of public health […]

We are currently booking appointments at Main Street Pharmacy for Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccines. Adult Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccines are available Feb. 9 – 12 and Feb. 14th: This is for first, second, third and booster doses. Pediatric Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccines are available Feb. 10 – 12, Feb.14 and 15th: This is […]

The Windsor Essex County Health Unit and its partners are relocating the mass vaccination site at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington to the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre, 103 Park Street in Kingsville, effective Tuesday, February 8, 2022. The clinic will operate Tuesday to Saturday each week, from 9 am […]

The health unit and partners are relocating the mass vaccination site currently located at Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre in Leamington with the final doses being administered at this site on Saturday, February 5th. The location reopened its doors on January 5th to enhance access to booster doses in response to […]

Some individuals may experience greater difficulty in attending their COVID-19 vaccination appointment due to potential barriers, including a lack of safe transportation, childcare services, or other accessibility concerns. There is a variety of local supports available to reduce these barriers and help residents who have appointments attend the vaccination sites. […]

On December 18, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Health put in place recommendations to preserve the limited availability of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) vaccine to only those who were identified for a preferential dose of the vaccine (i.e., those between 12-29 years of age). Due to a currently stable supply of […]

We have SpikeVax (Moderna) appointments available at Main Street Pharmacy from Tuesday, Jan. 25 to Friday, Jan. 28. Check out our COVID Vaccine Eligibility Checker page to see if you’re eligible for a vaccine. Call 519-712-8800 to book an appointment. Location: 103 – 200 Main Street East Kingsville, Ont. Phone: (519) 712-8800 […]

On January 31, a capacity limit of 50% will be maintained in indoor public settings including restaurants and bars, gyms, meeting and event spaces, and more. Learn more: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/public-health-measures

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics No appointment or health card required. The following Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics will be open for walk-ins: –  to individuals aged 5 years or older for first and second doses and –  to eligible individuals for third doses Those who are eligible to receive their first, second, or […]

We are currently booking appointments for SpikeVax (Moderna) for Tuesday afternoon through Friday. You can call the pharmacy at 519-712-8800 to book an appointment. Check out our COVID Vaccine Eligibility Checker page to see if you’re eligible for a vaccine. * We are having issues with Facebook about our website. […]

KINGSVILLE VACCINE CLINIC We’ll be holding two public vaccine clinics in Kingsville at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. Clinics will take place Tuesday (18th) and Thursday (20th). No appointments are required, just show up and get vaccinated. Location: Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre 103 Park Street Dates: Tuesday, January […]

Effective immediately, the Letter of Instruction suspending the arrival of workers participating in the federal Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program in Windsor and Essex County is rescinded. The instructions were issued on Tuesday evening and required owners and operators of businesses who employ TFWs in the region to cancel, suspend, […]

We have a shipment of Spikevax (Moderna) in at Main Street Pharmacy, and we are scheduling appointments for January 13th and 14th. Call the pharmacy at 519-712-8800 to schedule your appointment for a vaccine now. As a reminder current eligibility criteria for the vaccine we have in stock are: First Dose: […]

We will be closed this week. We are following COVID public health guidelines. We anticipate being open January 17th. If you need something done ASAP then visit our Essex office. Essex Office Location: 20 Talbot Street South, Unit 2 Essex, Ontario N8M 1A7 Essex Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. […]

News Release: Health Unit Provides Direction Amidst Provincial Delays in Contacting COVID-19 Cases The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit would like to notify residents of Windsor-Essex that due to a high volume of cases across Ontario, the provincial service which provides assistance in contacting positive cases is experiencing delays. If you […]

Region pivoting to follow new provincial guidance. As announced today by Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, new provincial guidance was provided on PCR testing today that is effective tomorrow, December 31. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is working closely with leads for local assessment and testing centres, Windsor Regional […]

Settings that require proof-of-vaccination will no longer accept physician notes starting January 10. How to get your COVID-19 vaccine certificate You can get your certificate no matter where you were vaccinated (for example, at a pharmacy, mass immunization clinic, hospital, or primary care setting) or if you have an active […]

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington and the County of Essex, will be re-opening a mass vaccination clinic at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (formerly Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex) in Leamington starting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The clinic, located at 249 […]

Our three Windsor-Essex hospitals, in conjunction with Essex-Windsor EMS and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, are cautioning the public about intensifying capacity pressures across the acute care system in our region. Hospitals are reporting significant bed capacity concerns amid not only rising COVID-19 cases but also a recent surge in […]

Spread goodwill and cheer this holiday season, not COVID-19. The holiday season is upon us and this year it remains essential to celebrate safely by following public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 cases in our community. Follow these recommendations to keep safe this holiday season: –  Host […]

Ontario has announced that patients will be eligible for booster doses starting on Monday Dec. 20th if they are 18 years of age or older, and if it has been 3 months since their last dose. I want to ask you for your patience in scheduling booster shots as the […]