Now that we’ve reached, as we knew we would, the “should vaccines be mandatory?/do we need a passport?” debate stage of the pandemic it’s been interesting to watch the reaction of the political set.
COVID-19
Please get vaccinated ASAP
Ironically, the same crowd that downplayed COVID-19 because it “only” affected about three per cent of Canadians and “only” killed about 0.7% is now somehow extremely concerned about their 0.018% chance of having an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Majority of new COVID-19 cases in region found in unvaccinated persons
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recently released public health data reveals majority of new COVID-19 cases occurring in unvaccinated persons.
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 (Aug. 6 to 8). The region’s active case count now sits at 47, a rise from 21 cases on Aug. 3 and the highest total since July 12.
Returning to classrooms in the face of Delta
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fear of a Delta-driven fourth wave looms over a return to Wellington County classrooms this fall as public health officials double down on a “call to arms.”
Not much has changed for return to school this fall: board officials
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials with the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board say not much has changed in the new COVID-19 return-to-school guidelines released by the province.
Poll: business owners optimistic about long-term prospects despite pandemic
TORONTO - Coming out of the 17 month-long pandemic, a new study suggests business owners in Canada feel brighter days may be ahead.
Province announces changes to school guidelines, funding for ventilation
THORNHILL – Provincial education minister Stephen Lecce was joined by the province’s top doctor Kieran Moore and others for an Aug. 4 to announce funding for ventilation improvements in schools and to update back-to-school guidance.
Province releases COVID-19 guidelines for return to school this fall
TORONTO – The province released a 29-page document providing high-level guidance to school boards for a return to in-person leaning this fall.
Public health reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases in region over long weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases over the long weekend (July 31 to Aug. 2). The region’s active case count now sits at 21.
WDGPH reporting seven new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (July 23 to 25). The region’s active case count now sits at 27, down from 42 on July 19.
Federal funding allows for more staffing of local mental health crisis lines
GUELPH - Compass Community Services and Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington received a collective $400,000 in federal funds, supporting phone-in mental health services.
Trillium Foundation grant keeps doors open at Belwood Lodge and Camp
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Funds from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund are streaming into Wellington County organizations.
Theatres, museums set to welcome visitors as step three arrives
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With the province moving into step three of Ontario’s Roadmap to re-open on July 16, the focus is on resumption of additional indoor activity with larger numbers of people allowed.
Province eases visiting restrictions for congregate care settings
TORONTO – Visiting restrictions in congregate care settings, such as residences for adults with…