WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 cases are up this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region, while hospitalizations are down slightly.
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COVID-19 assessment centre in Fergus permanently closed
FERGUS – The COVID-19 assessment centre in the old Groves hospital in Fergus is now permanently closed. The centre, which opened in August of 2020, was shut down on Dec. 1.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steady across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of Nov. 30, there are 109 confirmed active cases in the region, up slightly from from 102 on Nov. 23.
Local CMHA launching fundraising campaign on ‘Giving Tuesday’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A recent survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48%) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened and one in four have sought help for mental health challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have dropped significantly over the last two weeks in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations down across WDGPH region this week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region are down significantly for the second week in a row, while the number of people hospitalized with COVID has dropped slightly.
Mercer stops short of mandate but strongly recommends masking, vaccines
GUELPH – The local medical officer of health is strongly recommending that people wear masks indoors and get up to date with their COVID-19 and flu vaccines in the weeks leading up to the holiday season. But so far she’s drawing the line at mandates.
Free flu shot available for Ontarians over six months old
TORONTO – Free flu shots are now available to Ontarians aged six months and older.
Significant changes: COVID-19 cases down but hospitalizations up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region are down significantly this week but the number of people hospitalized with COVID has increased.
COVID-19 cases up over last week in WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 9.7 per cent in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and the number of people hospitalized with COVID has increased.
COVID-19 cases up in region; steady in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 26% in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week, while hospitalizations are down. And with colder weather on the way, public health officials continue to remind residents to ensure they are up-to-date with vaccinations
COVID-19 cases in Wellington County have doubled over last week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up 43% in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region and cases within Wellington County have doubled over the last week. Hospitalizations across the region are up slightly.
Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot
TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17. The province made the announcement on Oct. 13, following Health Canada's approval of the Pfizer bivalent vaccine on Oct. 7.
COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up slightly across WDGPH region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region are down slightly this week, while hospitalizations are up slightly. And public health officials say two-thirds of area residents are still not up-to-date with vaccinations.
COVID-19 cases down across region; hospitalizations up slightly
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health region are down this week, while hospitalizations are up slightly. According to a revamped vaccination website, public health officials say two-thirds of area residents are not up-to-date with vaccines.