TORONTO – Initially introduced on April 8, the current stay-at-home order will begin winding down on May 22, permitting outdoor gatherings of up to five people from different households, as well as the reopening of outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts and skate parks.
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Active COVID-19 case count continues to decline across region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s turning out to be another week of good news on the COVID-19 front, as the active case count continues to decline across the county despite newly reported cases this past weekend.
AstraZeneca paused; local pharmacies expecting Moderna, Pfizer shipments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine halted, pharmacies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region expect to receive shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in the upcoming weeks.
Businesses urged to contact township for help accessing pandemic assistance
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is urging township businesses to reach out to the local economic development department if they need help due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carry On WI, historical society recognize essential workers at Minto Foodland stores
MINTO – Foodland employees in Palmerston and Harriston were recently recognized by local community services organizations for their role as essential employees working through the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
Education session addresses grief during pandemic
KITCHENER – COVID-19 has resulted in more than a year of losses, and grief is what many people…
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy plunges but one-tenth of population remains unwilling
VANCOUVER – As the rate of Canadians who have been vaccinated with at least one-dose of a…
Hospital room with a view allows mother to enjoy her son’s wedding
Special day – COVID-19 has already made wedding planning a challenge, but when Nathan Bouwman’s…
Nurses look back on a tumultuous year, with eyes on brighter days ahead
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on their daily lives. For front line healthcare workers, it has turned life upside down.
Pharmacies expect to receive Moderna, Pfizer vaccines in coming weeks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine halted, pharmacies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region expect to receive shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in the upcoming weeks.
WDGPH reports 87 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It was another weekend of good news on the COVID-19 front, as the case count continues to decrease across the county.
Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2
TORONTO – As expected, the Ontario government has announced the current stay-at-home order has been extended until at least June 2.
WDGPH nurses’ roles have shifted dramatically during course of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, the role of the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) nurses has changed quite dramatically over the last year according to Rita Isley, director of Community Health and chief nursing officer for WDGPH.
New partnership provides Canadians with evidence and information about evolving science behind COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO – The Lung Health Foundation and Canada’s Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological…
Do your part to minimize the spread
OTTAWA – Since the start of the pandemic, nurses and other health care professionals have…