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06.04.2022 / 18:09

COVID-19: Guelph’s public health unit adding more vaccine clinics for 4th doses

COVID-19 vaccine clinics to accommodate residents who are now eligible for a fourth dose.This comes after the Ontario government announced that starting on Thursday, it is rolling out a second booster dose for those aged 60 and older, as well as First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and older. Ontario expands 4th COVID dose eligibility to 60+ and First Nations starting April 7 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said these groups are eligible to receive a fourth shot at least three months following their last dose.“I am pleased our provincial vaccination program continues to follow the emerging evidence on vaccines,” said medical officer of health Dr.

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Guelph’s top doc to lift own mask mandate put in place months before provincewide policy

province’s announcement to lift mask mandates in many indoor public settings, Guelph’s top doctor says she will lift her own masking orders on March 21.Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health was the first in Ontario to mandate face coverings in all indoor public settings in June 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, four months before a provincewide mandate was established. Ontario lifts mask mandate in most settings March 21, all directives to drop by April 27 Medical officer of health Dr.

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COVID-19: Guelph’s top doc ending work-from-home order

easing COVID-19 restrictions on some businesses as of Monday, Guelph’s medical officer of health says her work-from-home order will end as well.Dr. Nicola Mercer issued a notice on Dec.

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COVID-19: Guelph’s top doc orders remote work where reasonably possible

work from home where reasonably possible, starting Monday.Dr. Nicola Mercer made the announcement Thursday in response to growing COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant.

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Guelph reports first Omicron COVID-19 variant case

Omicron COVID-19 variant.The positive case is a male between the age of 10 and 20 and is considered fully vaccinated, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said in a statement on Friday. Canada on track for COVID-19 resurgence and Omicron could make it worse, new data suggests The agency also added that the individual is experiencing mild symptoms.“This is a reminder that we must remain vigilant,” said medical officer of health Dr.

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COVID-19: Guelph, Wellington County to end states of emergency on Dec. 31

COVID-19 pandemic.But that’s only if cases and hospitalizations continue to decline and vaccines are available for children under the age of 12.Both the city and the county said the decision was made in consultation with medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer.Wellington County declared its state of emergency on March 23, 2020, and Guelph followed suit three days later.

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Guelph’s public health unit will participate in COVID-19 rapid test program in schools

COVID-19 rapid test program in schools and licensed child-care settings.The Ontario government announced on Tuesday morning that tests for unvaccinated students with no symptoms will be made available to locations where transmission is high. Ontario announces ‘targeted’ COVID-19 rapid test program in schools Within hours of that announcement, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced its intention to participate and that planning locally is already underway.“I am pleased to see the province add this layer of protection,” said medical officer of health Dr.

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COVID-19: Pop-up vaccine clinic coming to Guelph’s downtown dining district

COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Guelph’s downtown dining district on Friday evening.The clinic will be positioned at the intersection of Wyndham and Macdonell streets from 7-10 p.m. and is open to anyone who needs a first or second dose.

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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine delays hit Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph

COVID-19 vaccine to Ontario will impact its clinics this week.What this means is that most adults will receive the Moderna vaccine while the remaining Pfizer supply will be prioritized for those between the ages of 12 and 17. Ontarians encouraged to see mRNA shots as interchangeable as province expands 2nd dose eligibility again “These shipment changes are certainly challenging,” said medical officer of health, Dr.

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‘We are on track’: Guelph’s top doc health gives COVID-19 vaccine update

vaccinating 75 per cent of the eligible population by the end of June.“I think we are going to hit that number,” Dr. Nicola Mercer told city council during her COVID-19 update on Monday.

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COVID-19: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph expects 51K doses of Pfizer vaccine by end of May

COVID-19 vaccine by the end of May.In a statement on Monday, the health unit said the province has projected that the region will receive 44,460 doses in May on top of the 7,020 expected this week.“This is tremendous news,” said medical officer of health, Dr.

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COVID-19: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph public health to order temporary closure of schools

COVID-19 among children,” officials say.In a news release issued Monday evening, health officials said Dr. Nicola Mercer will issue the order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act on Tuesday.All schools within the Upper Grand District School Board, Wellington Catholic District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, and Conseil scolaire Viamonde in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph area must stop in-person learning starting Wednesday, and resume no earlier than April 19.

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Guelph’s COVID-19 vaccination rate above province, country: medical officer of health

COVID-19 vaccination rate is above the provincial and national average despite starting its rollout three weeks behind.In a presentation to Guelph city council this week, Dr. Nicola Mercer said as of Feb.

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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph announce mass COVID-19 vaccination plan

COVID-19 vaccination program is committed to vaccinating at least 75 per cent of the population aged 16 years and over by early August.Plans were announced on Tuesday that would see vaccination clinics set up around the area which will aim to administer 10,000 doses per day. Health minister says Ontario not ready to release more detailed COVID-19 vaccine plan The program will begin as soon as additional vaccine doses become available, public health said in a news release.“The mass vaccination against COVID-19 is one of the largest public health projects our region has ever seen,” medical officer of health, Dr.

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Coronavirus: Guelph’s medical officer of health extends online learning until Jan. 24

online learning until Jan. 24.Dr.

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COVID-19 vaccinations to begin in Guelph on Jan. 4

COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to the city on Jan. 4, 2021.Limited vaccinations will begin that day with the full vaccination program launching the following day.

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Ontario places Guelph, Wellington County in red control COVID-19 level

COVID-19 response framework — it is the second-highest level, just shy of a full lockdown.The move comes after Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s medical officer of health announced on Wednesday that it was requested to the province that the region be moved into red. Guelph’s top doc asks province for ‘red-control’ level of COVID-19 framework Dr.

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Guelph’s top doc asks province for ‘red-control’ level of COVID-19 framework

COVID-19 response framework.Dr. Nicola Mercer said the region, which also includes Wellington and Dufferin counties, has seen a significant and troubling increase in cases over the past week.

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Guelph bylaw stepping up COVID-19 enforcement due to crowded stores

COVID-19 guidelines at stores and shopping malls amid concerns of overcrowded stores.Stores in the city can expect increased inspections as the holiday shopping season gets underway. New COVID-19 order issued for stores, malls in Waterloo Region Business owners are reminded that stores should have hand sanitizer at every entrance, limit the number of customers inside and have measures in place to keep people at least two metres apart, and everyone should be wearing masks.“As we enter the holiday season, we must remain vigilant,” said Guelph’s medical officer of health, Dr.

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Guelph’s top doc urges residents to stop visiting homes of extended family, friends

COVID-19.As a result, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s medical officer of health is urging residents to not visit homes or allow visitors into their homes. Ontario government considering extending winter break in schools amid coronavirus pandemic “It is now clear that people acquire COVID-19 from their friends and family in a home setting,” Dr.

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Coronavirus: Wellington County’s Old Order Mennonite churches, schools ordered to close

COVID-19 cases.The directive was issued on Thursday evening by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s medical officer of health, Dr. Nicola Mercer.

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Coronavirus: How to celebrate Thanksgiving safely in Guelph

coronavirus to dinner.“We need to get creative to ensure we celebrate safely,” Dr. Nicola Mercer said.

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Guelph’s COVID-19 clinic moving to Victoria Road Recreation Centre

Guelph’s COVID-19 assessment clinic will be moving from its location on Delhi Street to the Victoria Road Recreation Road, beginning Monday.

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Public Health reports 1st COVID-19 death in Guelph, Ont.

Public Health has announced its first death related to the novel coronavirus in Guelph, Ont., after an individual in their 80s died.

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Public health officials confirm 1st COVID-19 case in Wellington County

Public health officials say a 66-year-old man has become the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Wellington County.

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