TORONTO - Ontarians aged 50 and over can begin scheduling third dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Dec. 13. Appointments can be booked at least six months after their second dose.
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WDGPH reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases from Nov. 26 to 28. The region’s active case count sits at 73 as of Nov. 29.
Ontario’s top doctor urges people to take a cautious approach this holiday season
TORONTO – With the holiday season approaching, the provincial government has released COVID-19 guidelines for those planning to celebrate.
WDGPH reporting 26 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 26 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Nov. 19 to 21). The region’s active case count sits at 72 as of Nov. 22.
Health Canada approves COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11
OTTAWA - Five to 11 year-olds are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations after Health Canada approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with a modified dosing formulation, for the age group on Nov. 19.
Children aged five to 11 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, here’s what you need to know
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received 17,100 child-sized doses of the Pfizer vaccine following Health Canada's approval of the pediatric vaccine on Nov. 19. Appointments can now be booked for children in the health unit's region with vaccination beginning Nov. 25.
Minto approves funding requests from Palmerston Lions, Harriston Skating Club
MINTO – Council approved requests for COVID-19 relief funding from the Palmerston Lions Club and Harriston Skating Club at the Nov. 16 meeting.
WDGPH reporting 22 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 22 new COVID-19 cases between Nov. 13 and 15. The region’s active case count sits at 83 as of Nov. 15.
Mapleton council hears request to end proof-of-vaccination requirement for facilities
MAPLETON – A request for the township to end proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry to municipal facilities fell on deaf ears at the Nov. 10 Mapleton council meeting.
Drayton Minor Hockey ends precautionary pause
MAPLETON - Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) has resumed full hockey activities after a precautionary pause due to concern over local COVID-19 cases.
WCDSB reports first new case in over a month; board remains optimistic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is reporting its first case of COVID-19 in over a month.
County receives recognition from public health
Recognition from public health – Chris Beveridge, right, COVID-19 incident commander/director…
Wellington County aims to end state of emergency on Dec. 31
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with the county have announced they intend to end a local state of emergency at the end of the year.
Mapleton mayor urges township residents to get vaccinated
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson opened the Nov. 9 council meeting with a pitch for township residents to get vaccinated in light of rising COVID-19 case numbers and low vaccination rates in the community.
Clinic scheduled in response to surge in cases, low vaccination rate in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Numerous area families currently isolating due to multiple cases of COVID-19 at local schools.