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
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Walk-In Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics in Essex County Jan. 25-31
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 […]
Ontario Outlines Steps to Gradually Ease Public Health Measures
Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures Time-limited Measures to Blunt Spread of Omicron Protecting Hospital and Health Care Capacity TORONTO — With key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer […]
Common Sense Health: Who Has Lost the Logic in the Vaccine Debate?
Why would any logical person choose to face severe medical complications of COVID if they could be avoided? Most of us have weighed the issues and decided to follow vaccine recommendations. But some flatly refuse. Why? No issue is crying out louder for resolution than this vaccine debate. Now governments […]
Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program
Government supporting eligible businesses with property tax and energy costs TORONTO — Eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the current public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can apply for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program starting today. Through the […]
Moderna Vaccine Available at Main Street Pharmacy from Jan. 18-21
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. […]
Ontario Cuts Electricity Rates to Help Workers, Families, Small Businesses
Off-peak rates provide immediate savings as Ontarians spend more time at home while public health measures are in place TORONTO – The Ontario government is providing 21 days of electricity-rate relief to support families and workers spending more time at home, as well as small businesses, consistent with the length […]
Kingsville Vaccine Clinic Taking Place Jan. 18 & 20
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 […]
WECHU News Release: Letter of Instruction Rescinded
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, […]
Fourth Dose Boosters Now Available for Immunocompromised
Immunocompromised individuals can now receive a 4th dose (booster) of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as 84 days after their 3rd dose. You will need to bring a referral letter, prescription or medication bottle to your appointment to confirm eligibility. Book an appointment: – by calling 1-833-943-3900 – through public […]
Free Naloxone Kits Available at Main Street Pharmacy
Did you know that naloxone can reduce the harm of an opioid overdose and help save a life? If you or anyone you know uses opioid medication, having a naloxone kit is important. A reminder to everyone that free naloxone kits are available at our pharmacy. Anyone is welcome to walk […]
Common Sense Health: How Much Longer Can Parents Take It?
Remember the movie, “Network”? Howard Beale, the TV news anchor, encouraged viewers to go their windows and yell out, “I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!” How many parents feel that way about school closings? Uncertainty about openings and closings is bad enough. But […]
Main Street Pharmacy Has Moderna Vaccine at New Address
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: […]
WECHU Announces Scheduled Maintenance January 14
Our network will be undergoing scheduled maintenance Friday, January 14 at 8 p.m. which will include wechu.org. All network resources should be back up and running at 8:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY HEALTH UNIT Phone: 519-258-2146 Website: wechu.org
ServiceOntario in Leamington Closes Until January 17
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. […]
Common Sense Health: Is Virtual Healthcare the New Normal?
The current pandemic is deeply affecting many aspects of society. Accelerated usage of virtual healthcare is a good example. While frontline healthcare workers serve patients needing essential in-person care, some doctors and patients are meeting up over the phone or on video calls. Virtual healthcare is well known to those […]
Ontario Providing Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families
Province’s plan includes $10,000 grant for eligible small businesses and additional electricity-rate relief TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant. As part of this plan, the government is […]
Common Sense Health: Ring in the New Year with Your Inner Mountaineer
It’s not what we were hoping for at this time of year. The doom and gloom of Omicron has many people feeling down. But casting your gaze upwards might be just the right move. For a New Year’s Resolution, this might be a good time to channel your inner mountaineer. […]
Temporary COVID-19 Health Measures for Ontario Will Begin Jan. 5
For indoor businesses: Starting January 5, retail settings, including shopping malls, will operate at 50% capacity, and physical distancing will be required in line-ups. Businesses providing personal care services will also be reduced to 50% capacity. Indoor dining will close at restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments for […]
Health Unit Provides Direction Amidst Provincial COVID Contacting Delays
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 […]
Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step 2 of Roadmap to Reopen
Time-limited measures needed to preserve hospital capacity as province continues to accelerate booster dose rollout TORONTO — In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of […]
WECHU Announces New Guidance on PCR Testing
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 […]
Ontario Updates Public Health Measures and Guidance Responding to Omicron
Students Returning to In-Person Learning on January 5, 2022 TORONTO — In response to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further action to provide additional protection to high-risk settings, and continue to safeguard hospitals and ICU capacity […]
Ministry of Health Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates
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 […]
Ontario Takes Further Action to Keep Long-Term Care Residents Safe
Additional measures being put in place to protect residents and staff against Omicron variant TORONTO — In response to the evolving Omicron situation, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further actions to protect the health and safety of residents, staff and caregivers […]
Common Sense Health: What Could Go So Wrong at a Holiday Luncheon
The immortal Shakespeare wrote in the play Macbeth, “Each new morn new widows howl, new orphans cry, new sorrows strike heaven on the face.” He was not wrong. Readers may wonder how I am faring as I near the start of my 99th year. I am glad to report, while getting […]
WECHU Release: Leamington Vaccination Clinics Offered in January
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 […]
Health Partners Warn of Intense System Pressures and Longer Wait Times
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 […]
Celebrate Safely and Maintain Your Mental Health this Holiday Season
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 Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
Support for workers and employers will continue until July 31, 2022 TORONTO – The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022 to continue keeping workers safe and ensure they do not lose pay if they need to miss […]
Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron
Additional measures to slow the spread as province accelerates booster dose rollout TORONTO — In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is applying additional public health and workplace safety measures, including capacity and social gathering […]
Main Street Pharmacy Announces New Location and Booster Updates
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 […]
Adults 50+ Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
Are you 50 or older and looking to get your COVID-19 vaccine booster dose? You can schedule your third dose appointment now or attend a local pop-up vaccination clinic if your second dose was at least 6 months (168 days) ago. Visit www.WEVax.ca for more information. Eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine third […]
Common Sense Health: The Changing Nature of Birth
We said goodbye to a beloved 17-year-old dog this week. She had rapidly lost quality of life. As sad as it was, few would have any qualms whatsoever with the vet’s provision of humane, painless, and sensible euthanasia. But what’s going on with medical interventions at the great miracle of […]
Ontario Responding to Omicron and Protecting Our Progress
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is introducing several measures that will strengthen the province’s proof of vaccination requirements and enhance public health measures. Together these actions will help reduce the risk of transmission during the winter months and further encourage every eligible Ontarian […]
Ontario Extends Pause on Lifting Certain Capacity Limits
Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required Cautious Approach Key to Protecting Our Progress as Province Learns More About the Omicron Variant TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending its pause on the lifting of […]
Common Sense Health: Happy Hour with a Hedgehog?
These days, too many things are all wrong. But now and again, everything that’s right in the world comes together. We found such a place in a local neighbourhood restaurant recently, where good food, good music, and good company combined to make everybody happy. But was it healthy? Almost, but […]
Erie Shores HealthCare Is Enhancing Visitor Screening Requirements
BEGINNING MONDAY, DEC. 6, 2021 new enhanced visitor screening will come into effect requiring all visitors to test negative on a Rapid Antigen Test on entry to the hospital. Unvaccinated visitors will also be required to provide hospital screeners with proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72-hours of […]
WECHU Update Due to Recent Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Local Health Unit Aims to Address Surge in Cases With cases of COVID-19 climbing steadily in the past month, local health officials are once again putting in place restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. An updated Letter of Instruction from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) addresses the […]
Are You Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot?
Certain groups are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot if at least six months have passed since their last dose. For questions about eligibility, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/getting-covid-19-vaccine or contact the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Are you eligible to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? You can […]
Ontario Accelerating Booster Eligibility to Adults Aged 50+
Province Providing an Extra Layer of Protection Against COVID-19 and Variants TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is accelerating COVID-19 vaccine booster dose eligibility to Ontarians aged 50 and over and additional high-risk individuals, providing an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 […]
Main Street Pharmacy Booking Pfizer Shots Dec. 5-6 for Ages 5-11
We are now booking appointments for the 5-11 year old Pfizer vaccines at Main Street Pharmacy. We will have openings all day Sunday, Dec. 5th and during the evening of Monday, Dec. 6th. Scheduling an appointments is required. Call 519-712-8800 to book an appointment. Location: 19 Main Street West Kingsville Ontario […]
Common Sense Health: What’s Wrong with Hearing Aids
Peter Drucker, the management theorist, who wore hearing aids later in life, famously remarked, “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” The hearing aid industry would be wise to listen in. For all the big noise about what can be heard when people with hearing impairment […]
Common Sense Health: Goodnight Moon and Goodnight Doctor, Whispering ‘Stop it!’
This column, over 45 years, has begged people to make the lifestyle changes that will help them avoid the development of type 2 diabetes. Failing that, there’s mounting scientific evidence that natural supplements supporting glycemic control can help mitigate dietary obstinance and lack of exercise. And in the event diabetes […]
WECHU: Children 5-11 Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine as of Nov. 25
As announced on Friday, children 5 to 11 years of age are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 (Comirnaty) vaccine in Canada. Locally, appointment slots at the Devonshire Mall mass vaccination clinic are now available with the first appointments taking place this Thursday morning. According to Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, […]
Ontario to Begin Vaccinating Children Aged 5-11 When Supply Arrives
All Children Aged Five to 11 Can Receive A First Dose of Protection from the COVID-19 Vaccine In Advance of Holiday Season TORONTO — Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, issued the following statement regarding Health Canada’s approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 […]
Ontario to Enhance COVID-19 Winter Testing
To protect our progress, Ontario is enhancing COVID-19 testing by expanding the number of testing locations and making it more convenient to access publicly funded testing for those who need it as more people head indoors and attend family gatherings during the colder winter months. Additional pharmacies will provide in-store […]
COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines This Week at Main Street Pharmacy
Greetings Kingsville! Main Street Pharmacy is booking appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines. We have appointments available all week for Pfizer COVID Vaccines for anyone who is eligible for first, second and third doses. Call 519-712-8800 to book. We also have Influenza Vaccines on a walk-in basis. Flu shots are available for […]
Common Sense Health: Discovered a Thyroid Lump? What Does It Mean?
Waking in the morning, the last thing you want is a health shock before you begin the day. If you are like most people, feeling a lump for the first time at the Adam’s apple, the thyroid gland, you will immediately jump to one conclusion, “I have a cancer.” But […]
WECHU Encourages Residents to Test Homes for Radon
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is once again encouraging residents to test their homes for radon gas this Fall and Winter. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is linked to 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada. The Radon: Know Your Level Study, completed […]
Ontario to Pause the Lifting of Capacity Limits in Some Settings
Ontario Pausing the Lifting of Capacity Limits in Some Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required Province’s Cautious Approach Key to Protecting Our Progress TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is pausing the lifting of capacity limits in remaining higher-risk settings as […]
WECHU Amends Local Instructions for Recreation Facilities
On September 27th, 2021, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit put in place a Letter of Instruction regarding proof of vaccination requirements in local sport and recreation facilities. This morning, the WECHU posted an amended letter to their website which provides a 3 month grace period for those turning 12 years old during […]
Common Sense Health: Has the Diagnosis for Celiac Disease Been Missed?
Some health problems can be hard to pinpoint. An accurate diagnosis of celiac disease can be easily missed. Among adults in particular, symptoms can be so subtle it can go undetected for years, causing other problems that further complicate a definitive diagnosis. Researchers at Duke University examined a randomized sample […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics to Start Nov. 8 in Leamington and Windsor
The COVID-19 vaccination program in Ontario is expanding booster shot eligibility. In Essex County, the Community Response and Stabilization Team (CRST), a collaboration between Erie Shores HealthCare and Essex-Windsor EMS, will administer booster shots to the following groups of people at least six months after their second dose: – Age […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available for Some as of November 6
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 the Ministry of Health made an announcement regarding booster doses and as I have been throughout this pandemic, I am here to keep you informed on vaccination efforts and how you can access your vaccinations. 3rd Dose Eligibility In addition to those previously eligible (see […]
Ontario Expanding Booster Eligibility to More Ontarians
Eligibility Will Expand Gradually Based on Age and Risk to Provide Extra Layer of Protection Against the Delta Variant TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is expanding eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals starting […]
Common Sense Health: The Ultimate Disease — Too Many Rats in a Cage
What catastrophic event could end all lives on this small planet? Some say nuclear war; others, another pandemic worse than the current one that’s caused over 700,000 deaths just in North America. Still others, the failure to tackle the problem of climate change. But here’s a surprise. The ultimate disease […]
Flu Shots at Main Street Pharmacy
We now have flu shots available for the general population at Main Street Pharmacy. We also have a limited supply of senior flu vaccines for people ages 65 and up. Flu shots are walk-in only. You can get one any time we are open. * COVID Vaccines: We do not […]
Vaccine Certificate with Official QR Code Can Be Added to Apple Wallet
Good News for Apple Wallet Owners Individuals who use iPhones can now choose to add their enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code directly to their Apple Wallet. This feature is available with iOS 15.1 and provides an additional way to access and display proof of vaccination. To read the […]
Ontario Is Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings Oct. 25
Based on continued improvements to public health and health care indicators, Ontario is lifting capacity limits in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, starting October 25. Ontario will also allow other settings to lift capacity limits if they require proof of vaccination. This does not […]
Vaccine Pop-up Clinic at Half Century Centre on Fridays
The vaccine pop-up clinic has returned to Leamington! If you’re looking for a 1st or 2nd dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, stop by the Half Century Centre between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Anyone 12+ is welcome and no appointments are needed.
Common Sense Health: The Case for Vaccination is Clear
What helped to shape my career? As a small child I became spell bound when I read Paul de Kruif’s book “Microbe Hunters”, published in 1926. It offers a sweeping history of the earliest microbiologists and immunologists, dating back to the discovery of microbes in the 17th century. Louis Pasteur […]
Health Unit Supports People Without A Health Card To Get Vaccine Receipt
News Release: Health Unit Supporting Individuals Without A Health Card To Obtain Vaccine Receipt With the enhanced vaccine certificate program in effect across Ontario, a number of Windsor-Essex residents need support to obtain their proof of vaccination. The Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Portal requires an individual to input their valid Ontario health card […]
Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen and Manage COVID-19 Long-Term
Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term Gradual, cautious approach to manage COVID-19 now and moving forward TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which […]
COVID Vaccines Available at Main Street Pharmacy Starting October 20
One Thousand COVID Vaccines Given … and we’re not stopping yet! We have appointments available October 20 – 23 and October 25 – 26 for the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine. Give us a call at 519-712-8800 to schedule an appointment. Please note that we are an appointment-only site. For a list of eligibility […]
Common Sense Health: Challenge Yourself to Better Glycemic Health
Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher and poet, wrote, “All life is an experiment.” So this week, to conclude our six-part series on the devastating and relentless pandemic of type 2 diabetes, we conclude with a challenge to readers to undertake an experiment. The premise of the experiment is that […]
Do You Have Questions About Your Proof of Vaccination Certificate?
There are multiple ways to provide your proof of vaccination. You can use a printed or digital copy of your vaccine certificate with a QR code or your vaccine receipt. We encourage everyone to download their enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code. It’s easy, and a more convenient way […]
Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate and Verification App Available October 15
Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App Available for Download Starting October 15 Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination TORONTO — In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code […]
Common Sense Health: Reversing Pre-Diabetes with Glycemic Control
The most important thing readers should have learned from last week’s column is that pre-diabetes is reversible. And fancy pharmaceuticals aren’t to thank. Rather, it’s glycemic control, achieved naturally, by managing blood sugar with the help of concentrated brown seaweed. But what’s glycemic control? And what’s so special about brown […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Main Street Pharmacy October 13-16
Hello everyone. We have some updates on the COVID vaccine including 3rd dose eligibility and our next available appointment dates. We are a Pfizer/Comirnaty vaccination site and will be running appointments Wednesday October 13th through Saturday October 16th. Please call the pharmacy at 519-712-8800 to schedule an appointment as we […]
Ontario Cautiously Lifting Capacity Limits in Select Settings
Public Health and Health Care Indicators Stable or Improving as Vaccination Rates Increase TORONTO — With public health and health care indicators remaining stable or improving, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously lifting capacity limits in select indoor and outdoor settings where proof […]
Common Sense Health: Prediabetes Is Common, and Importantly, Reversible
Prediabetes is like an alarm clock. You can hit the snooze button and go back to sleep. Or you can use it as a signal to get up and get active. But what exactly is prediabetes, and how do you know if you have it? The condition occurs when blood […]
WECHU: Dr. Nesathurai Issues Instructions for Businesses and Organizations
Issue Date: October 4th, 2021 To: All Employers, Business Owners and Operators and Person(s) Responsible for organized gatherings in the region of Windsor-Essex, served by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. Issued by: Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit Given the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 […]
Ontario Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 18-24
TORONTO — Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 18-24 years old: “Health Canada authorized COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and significantly reduce the risk of infection and serious illness, including hospitalization. Out of an abundance of caution, […]
Pfizer (Comirnaty) Vaccines Are at Main Street Pharmacy Sept. 29-Oct. 6
Hello everyone! We have more Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccines in at Main Street Pharmacy! We have appointments available from Wednesday, Sept. 29 until Wednesday, Oct. 6th. Please note that we are an appointment only site and you need to call 519-712-8800 to schedule an appointment. First dose eligibility: Anyone who is […]
Mobile Pop-Up and Youth Assessment COVID-19 Clinics in Leamington
To continue efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Leamington and the surrounding area and support families as they navigate school outbreaks, We’re supporting two initiatives over the upcoming two weeks. Mobile Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic This Clinic is operating in the parking lot at 33 Princess Street, Leamington. The […]
More Instructions from Health Unit for Sport and Recreation Facilities
Health Unit Issues Additional Instructions for Organized Sport and Recreation Facilities With the provincial vaccine verification system now in effect, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is enhancing these measures in all indoor recreational and fitness facilities to include those 12-17 years old. The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in […]
Update: Ages 12-17 Need Proof of Vaccination at Town Facilities as of October 1
**Health Unit Issues Additional Instructions for Organized Sport and Recreation Facilities** As of September 22, 2021, in compliance with provincial law, patrons may only enter Town of Kingsville facilities upon providing identification and proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses plus 14 days). In keeping with the provincial mandate to mitigate […]
Common Sense Health: The Other Pandemic – A Challenge to News Media
Last week’s column claimed, “Wars are too important to be left to generals.” And “the type 2 diabetes pandemic is too important to be left to doctors.” We asked whether there was a difference between millions of North Americans dying quickly of COVID-19 and millions of people dying slowly of […]
Vaccine Clinic Held Daily at Princess Street Parking Lot in Leamington
DAILY VACCINE CLINIC: A vaccine clinic is being held at the 33 Princess Street parking lot in Leamington daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come by anytime during those hours to get your first or second dose of mRNA vaccine. The clinic will operate 7 days per week until […]
Ontario Cautiously Easing Capacity Limits in Select Settings September 25
Effective September 25, with public health and health care indicators stable and proof of vaccination now in effect, Ontario is cautiously easing capacity limits for select indoor settings where proof of vaccination is required and certain outdoor settings, including: – meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention […]
Print Your Vaccination Receipt at any Essex County Library Location
Drop by any open Essex County Library location and let our staff know that you’d like to print your vaccination receipt. We’ll help you print it for free! Here’s how it works: • Using a Library computer, visit Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination information page: www.https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ • Read and agree to the […]
How Do You Access Your Vaccine Certificate Without a Printer?
Need to print your vaccine certificate but don’t have a computer or printer? Here’s what you can do: • Call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to request a copy be sent by mail • Visit your local library or ask a trusted friend to help you print a […]
Here’s How to Download Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record
If you need a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record and you have a valid Green Ontario health card you can go to covid19.ontariohealth.ca and enter your information to re-download your record. Please be patient as a lot people are attempting to do this and it may take several tries […]
What You’ll Need To Enter Some Places Starting September 22
Starting September 22, here is what you will need to enter certain businesses and organizations. Why do I need to show my ID? So businesses and organizations can ensure the vaccination receipt belongs to the right person. To confirm your identity, learn what identification documents you may use. What you’ll […]
Common Sense Health: The Other Pandemic That Keeps Killing
Want some good news about the current viral pandemic? Vaccines are taking effect across global populations and will eventually end this horrible nightmare. But we’ve yet to face, let alone resolve, the truly catastrophic health crisis plaguing humankind. It’s a disease for which there are no vaccines. Worse still, it […]
Proof of Vaccination Required at Town Facilities Starting September 22, 2021
As of September 22, 2021, in compliance with provincial law, patrons may only enter Town of Kingsville facilities upon providing identification and proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses plus 14 days). In keeping with the provincial mandate to mitigate COVID-19 outbreaks in Ontario, proof of vaccination will now be required […]
New Regulations for Arena Access to Take Effect September 22, 2021
A new regulation which will affect how citizens access their local arenas has been released by the Province of Ontario and comes into effect on September 22, 2021. Ontario Regulation 645/21, which is published under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020, indicates that youth under 18 will be permitted to enter […]
Common Sense Health: Healthy Conversations About Weight Should Not Be Taboo
This week launches a series of columns on the current crisis – not the COVID pandemic, which will eventually come to an end, but rather, the seemingly endless escalation of the type 2 diabetes pandemic. We begin this week with the greatest culprit: obesity. Worrisomely, changing attitudes about weight are […]
Destination Vaccination Bus Heads to Seacliff Park on September 11
Attention Leamington! The Destination Vaccination bus will be making its way back to Seacliff Park on Saturday, September 11. All eligible individuals are welcome to get their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. #COVID19 #LetsGetBack For comprehensive information about COVID-19 vaccines including facts, myths, FAQs, vaccination statistics, and […]
Kingsville’s Discovery Child Care Centre Ordered to Close Due to Outbreak
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on August 27, 2021 at the Discovery Child Care Centre in Kingsville. As per provincial direction, a daycare outbreak is declared if there are two or more cases in a daycare that are linked and if there is evidence […]
Common Sense Health: Teenage Sex Pushing Boundaries in the Pandemic
If you are a parent or grandparent to teenagers, chances are you think the pandemic has them safely secluded at home – having inoculated them, you might say, from sexual encounters. But that might be wishful thinking. It’s been said “It’s hard to prepare teenagers for life when they already […]
Erie Shores HealthCare Announces Visitor Policy Changes
Visitor Policy Changes Coming Tuesday, September 7: As we continue our work to limit the spread of COVID-19 inside our hospital, beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, people visiting in-patients will be required to show proof of double vaccination OR a negative COVID test result taken within three days of the […]
WECHU’s Instruction for Residents, Employers, Business Owners and Operators
At today’s YouTube Live broadcast at 9:30 a.m., Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed informed the community that additional instructions to control the spread of COVID-19 in our community would be implemented pursuant to Ontario Regulations 364/20, Rules for Areas at Step 3. Effective September 7 at 12:01 a.m., all Windsor-Essex […]
A Little Music and a Little Vaccine at Seacliff Park’s Amphitheatre
A Little Music and a Little Vaccine We’re vaccinating concertgoers at the SUNSET® Amphitheatre in Leamington on Saturday, September 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you’re heading to Seacliff Park to watch Jody Raffoul and the Brandy Alexanders, you can get your 1st or 2nd dose of the […]
Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
Province to launch enhanced vaccine certificate and verification app to stop the spread of COVID-19 TORONTO — To further protect Ontarians as the province continues to confront the Delta-driven fourth wave of the COVID-19, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will require people to be […]
‘Destination Vaccination’ Bus Locations on Thursday and Friday
In an effort to increase vaccination rates, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has partnered with Transit Windsor on “Destination Vaccination”, a program which makes it convenient for residents of Windsor and Essex County to receive a vaccine close to home by bringing nurses on the road to administer shots in […]
School Reopening Recommendations from Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
Nicole Dupuis, Chief Executive Officer of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has issued the following recommendations concerning the reopening of schools: “Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Windsor and Essex County, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has strongly recommended to local school boards and private schools, […]
Common Sense Health: Summer’s Last Hurrah the Most Dangerous
Are you gearing up to have some fun? It’s the stick-in-the-mud who dulls the sense of adventure, suggesting you think twice. But the dullard may be the wise one as the summer closes out with the traditional long weekend. Labour Day Weekend originated in North America in the early 1880s […]
City of Windsor and County of Essex Partner on WEVaxToWin Lottery
The City of Windsor and the County of Essex are partnering with some great local institutions to boost our region’s COVID-19 vaccination rate while supporting our local economy: together we’re launching WEVaxToWin.ca. Vaccines are universally believed to be the best defence against COVID-19, offering greater protection against severe illness and death […]