WELLINGTON COUNTY — The local public health unit will be participating in a new provincial program to provide COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to schools and licensed day care centres.
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What do vaccine certificate checks and enforcement look like in the county?
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Provincial and local officials will use an education-first approach to enforcement for proof of vaccination requirement to enter select settings.
WDGPH reporting 35 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - WDGPH is reporting 35 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Oct. 2 to 4). Active cases sit at 74 throughout the region.
‘Safety trumps privacy:’ experts say vaccine policies generally aren’t a violation of rights
WELLINGTON COUNTY – When it comes to businesses implementing mandatory vaccination policies, experts say safety outweighs privacy in the context of the pandemic.
Province recommends Pfizer vaccine over Moderna for those under 25
TORONTO - Ontario's top doctor is recommending Pfizer be given to Ontarians aged 18 to 24 following higher incidences of heart-related complications in the age group after receiving a second dose of Moderna.
COVID-19 cases expected in schools until children get vaccinated: Tenenbaum
GUELPH – With COVID-19 cases rising in schools, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) associate medical officer of health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum says children aged 11 and under are among the most vulnerable.
Public health updates self-isolation requirements at local level
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Effective immediately, any non-vaccinated person around someone in their household who was exposed to COVID-19, must now remain at home for the same amount of time as the household member who was directly exposed to the virus.
WDGPH reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Sept. 24 to 26).
County to require proof of vaccination at Museum and Archives, all libraries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Sept. 27, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter all Wellington County libraries and the Museum and Archives in Aboyne.
Coaches, instructors, sports officials now require proof of vaccination: Mercer
GUELPH – While the province left volunteers, coaches, instructors and sport officials out of its proof of vaccination requirement, the region's top doctor has ordered that these individuals must show proof of vaccination at facilities in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph.
Proof of vaccine required at Centre Wellington facilities
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As of Sept. 22, Centre Wellington will require patrons of township facilities to be fully vaccinated (two shots plus 14 days).
Canada Safety Council to launch vaccine education and awareness program
OTTAWA – As Canada continues its fight against misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in attempts to increase nationwide vaccination rates, the Canada Safety Council is focusing on the future of vaccination efforts by addressing our nation’s children.
Vaccine receipts now required to enter select businesses and venues
TORONTO - Proof of vaccination is required to access select businesses and venues across the province, including in Wellington County as of Sept. 22.
Vaccination required to enter recreational facilities in Minto
MINTO - The Town of Minto is reminding residents and visitors the municipality will be following provincial guidelines in regard to vaccination requirements for public settings.
WDGPH reporting over 200 active COVID-19 cases in the region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 70 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Sept. 17 to 19). Active cases in the region sit at 201.