TORONTO — The Ontario government is adding high-risk health care workers to the list of those eligible to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier than the extended four-month interval. Eligibility for booking will begin by the end of the week of May 10, 2021 and booking details […]
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Windsor-Essex County a Hot Spot for COVID-19 Vaccine
Hot Spot Communities COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted certain neighbourhoods and communities across the province. These areas may have historical and ongoing high rates of COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations and transmission. To target these areas, the following postal codes are: designated as hot spots receiving additional doses of vaccines People ages 18 […]
Those Aged 18+ in Ontario Hotspots Can Book Vaccine as of May 3
TORONTO — Due to a stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply, this week, the Ontario government will further expand booking eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination appointments across the province. As of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., individuals who are 18 and over in 2021 and live in one […]
Vaccination Bookings for 45+ in Hot Spots and Licensed Child Care Workers
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to Individuals 45 and Over in Hot Spot Communities Licensed Child Care Workers Across Ontario Eligible to Book Vaccine Appointments This Week TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding booking for COVID-19 vaccination appointments to individuals 45 and over in designated hot spot communities in […]
What’s Open, What’s Closed in Kingsville Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
Provincial Shutdown & Stay at Home Order The Ontario government has imposed a provincewide shutdown and stay at home order that requires everyone to remain home except for specified purposes, such as: going to the grocery store or pharmacy accessing health care services (including getting vaccinated) outdoor exercise, or work […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Program Update for Kingsville
Hello everyone! It’s time for another vaccine update. We have officially entered Phase 2 of the Provinces Vaccine framework. Below you’ll find an update on the COVID-19 vaccine program in our community as part of my ongoing commitment to you to help keep you aware of how to access vaccination. […]
Ontario Expands Age Eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine to 40+
TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility at pharmacies and primary care settings to individuals aged 40 and over: “Starting Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Ontario will offer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 40 and over at […]
Ontario Schools Move to Remote Learning After Spring Break
Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students and Staff and Slow Community Spread TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the difficult decision to move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. This move […]
COVID-19 Ontario Pharmacy Vaccine Locations
Find your closest pharmacy to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine if you are age 55 or older. Starting April 1, 2021, select pharmacies across the province are booking appointments for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people ages 55 or older in 2021. You must have an appointment to get vaccinated […]
Ontario Adds New Protections for Schools to Keep Students and Staff Safe
Schools will remain open for in-person learning during four-week stay-at-home order as education workers become eligible for vaccines TORONTO — The Ontario government is introducing new measures to protect schools against COVID-19 which include refresher training, enhanced cleaning and asymptomatic testing. As these new measures are being introduced, the government […]