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.
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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.
Ontario moving to step two of reopening plan on June 30
TORONTO — Ontario will be entering step two of its “Roadmap to Reopen” plan on June 30, two days earlier than previously anticipated.
WDGPH championing fresh tactics to address vaccine hesitancy in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is turning up the heat on vaccine hesitancy in Wellington County.
Delays in Pfizer shipments will impact local vaccination clinics: public health
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting this week, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) COVID-19 vaccine clinics will prioritize the Moderna vaccine for those aged 18 and above. The move, announced by public health on June 21, is a direct result of Pfizer vaccine shipment delays in Ontario.
Public health reports 21 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 21 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (June 18 to 20). The region’s active case count now sits at 55, down from 71 on June 14, and the lowest it has been since early November.
‘Significant amount’ of vaccine appointments available for June 19 clinic: public health
ORANGEVILLE – Public health officials say there is "a significant amount" of appointments available for a Saturday clinic for those looking to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
It’s the summer of second doses: public health
GUELPH – They are calling it the summer of second doses at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. So, if you haven’t had your first COVID-19 vaccine dose yet, get it in June, officials advise, because the rest of the summer will mainly be devoted to administering second shots.
New mural reflects Palmerston’s historic railway heritage
Rail theme mural – A mural reflecting Palmerston’s historic railway heritage was painted on…
Vaccinated out of the country? Let public health know
GUELPH - Bart Singh thought he hit pay-dirt when he was able to get two shots of the Pfizer vaccine while on vacation in Florida from January to May this year.
WDGPH reports 25 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 25 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (June 11 to 13). The region’s active case count now sits at 71, down significantly from 135 on June 7, and the lowest it has been since early November.
‘Over the moon’: patio season kicks off as county enters step one of reopening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Patios are bustling with life across Wellington County this weekend in a gradual and much-welcomed return to normalcy as the first step of the province’s reopening plan began on June 11.
‘Let the people in’: local retail outlets embrace stage one reopening
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With June 11 being the first day they are allowed to open at limited capacity, some stores are hosting opening day celebrations and/or continuing online sales, while others are holding off on opening right away.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph declared ‘hotspot’ for Delta COVID-19 variant
GUELPH - The province has declared the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region a provincial Delta (B.1.617.2) COVID-19 variant area of concern. As a result of the June 10 declaration, 8,000 extra doses of the Moderna vaccine will be delivered to the region.
COVID-19 taking mental health toll, even as vaccines rolling out
GUELPH – Vaccination against COVID-19 is both a shining light and a looming fear for the public, a panel of health experts heard at a public forum on June 1.