Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). […]
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Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Phase Two Supports Vaccine Rollout by Postal Code in “Hot Spot” Communities TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, with a focus on reaching individuals in “hot spot” communities where COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted certain neighbourhoods. In addition, this phase will prioritize […]
Ontario Implements Emergency Brake Provincewide
All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown TORONTO —The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency brake […]
Ontario Offering AstraZeneca Vaccine to Those 55+ Starting April 3
TORONTO — The Ontario government is steadily increasing capacity in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the addition of over 350 additional pharmacies and more primary care settings across the province. All of these locations will be offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55 and over, with some locations to begin offering […]
An Update on the COVID-19 Vaccine Program in our Community
Hello everyone! Please find below an update on the COVID-19 vaccine program in our community as part of my ongoing commitment to help keep you aware of how to access vaccination. The Province is expanding the pharmacy pilot but we do not know what that will look like yet. My […]
Ages 75+ in Windsor-Essex Can Book Vaccinations as of March 23
Yesterday, the Ontario government announced individuals born in 1946 and earlier will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine effective Monday, March 22. The current four local vaccination clinics will be prepared to welcome newly eligible seniors once they have booked an appointment through the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU)’s online booking system that […]
Vaccine Bookings Expand to Ages 75 and Up as Rollout Accelerates
More Pharmacies and Primary Care Settings to Offer AstraZeneca to Those 60+ TORONTO — With over 50 per cent of Ontario residents aged 80 and over having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Ontario government is expanding appointments through its online booking system to individuals aged […]
From Main Street Pharmacy: How to Book a Vaccination
Hello Everyone! I wanted to give you a quick update on the COVID-19 Vaccine situation! We were unfortunately not selected as a pilot site for WECHU with the vaccine. We are hoping that once the pilot proves successful the province will engage the rest of the pharmacies in the county […]
Windsor-Essex Pharmacies to Offer Vaccines for Ages 60-64 on March 12
Phased Expansion Continues as the Province Approaches One Million Vaccines Administered TORONTO — As vaccine supply increases, the Ontario government is expanding the delivery channels available to administer COVID-19 vaccines to include pharmacies and primary care settings. As of Friday, March 12, over 325 pharmacies will be offering the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD […]
Leamington Vaccination Clinic for Ages 80 and Up Begins March 8
This clinic is by appointment only and pre-registration is required. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) will begin administering the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to residents of Windsor and Essex County 80 years of age and older at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (formerly Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex) in […]