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 […]
COVID-19
Ontario Ministry of Health: When to Get Your Next COVID-19 Booster
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 […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Leamington WECHU April 18
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 […]
Covid-19 Assessment Centres To Close As Of April 1
Another milestone in the fight against COVID-19 — as of April 1, 2023, COVID-19 Assessment Centres at Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) and Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) will be closing their doors. The decision comes following a significant drop in the number of patients accessing the centres as COVID-19 numbers continue […]
Ontario Updates COVID-19 Testing Guidance, Increases Paxlovid Access
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 […]
COVID Boosters by Appointment at Main Street Pharmacy in January
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 […]
Ontarians Can Now Visit Local Pharmacies for Paxlovid Prescriptions
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 […]
COVID Boosters by Appointment at Main Street Pharmacy in December
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: […]
Bivalent COVID Boosters by Appointment at Main Street Pharmacy
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 […]
Bivalent COVID Booster (Moderna) Appointments at Main Street Pharmacy
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 […]