ELORA – The Upper Grand Family Health Team (UGFHT) completed its final COVID-19 drive-through vaccination clinic on July 16. "We can do more at a drive through. And our patients can stay in their cars," said Dr. Julie Ray.
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Slot machines singing once again over thunder of hooves at Elora casino, raceway
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Slots and horses are warming up at Elements Casino and Grand River Raceway after Wellington County entered into step three of the province's reopening plan on July 16.
Gyms happy to welcome back members during step three of reopening plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The day has finally come for gyms across the county that have been anxiously waiting to reopen their doors to the public.
Province updates COVID-19 testing requirements for long-term care homes
TORONTO - If you’re one of the over 7.2 million Ontarians who are now fully vaccinated, you’ll no longer need to be tested when visiting loved ones at a long-term care home.
Delta variant a ‘big problem’ in WDGPH region: Tenenbaum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Motivating the push from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) to get second vaccine doses into arms is the Delta variant. It’s now the dominate strain of COVID-19 across the WDGPH region.
Local communities show support as Saugeen First Nation faces COVID-19 outbreak
ERIN – In response to the Saugeen First Nation COVID-19 outbreak, and in collaboration with the…
Public health reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 23 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (July 9 to 11). The region’s active case count now sits at 52, down from 59 cases on July 5.
Ontario moving to step three of ‘Roadmap to Reopen’ on July 16
TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving the province into step three of the Roadmap to Reopen on July 16. The province announced the move on July 9, with key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve.
Second dose vaccinations see significant rise after bump in active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) reported 19 new COVID-19 cases from July 2 to 6.
Public health reports 14 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases from July 2 to the morning of July 5. The region’s active case count now sits at 59.
New infrastructure upgrades coming across Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - New sidewalks, generators and air purification systems are some of the infrastructure upgrades coming this year to communities in Wellington County.
Hair salons, barbers set for busy reopening after difficult year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Staff members at spas, salons and barber shops across the county are thrilled to be back on the job this week. Premier Doug Ford announced on June 24 the province would enter stage two of its reopening plan on June 30.
Province scaling back visitor restrictions at long-term care homes
TORONTO – Residents living in long-term care facilities across the province will soon be able to see more of their loved ones.
Public health reports 32 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 32 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (June 25 to 27). The region’s active case count now sits at 65, an increase from 55 on June 21, reversing a nine-week downward trend in cases.
Public health offering first dose drop-in appointments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging anyone who has not yet received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose to get a shot as soon as possible.