GUELPH – A suspected COVID-19 outbreak at the Wellington Terrace in Aboyne is proof the vaccine offers protection against the B117 variant now spreading in the community and is the way out of the pandemic, says the local medical officer of health.
Dr. Nicola Mercer
New vaccination centre opens at West End Community Centre in Guelph
GUELPH – Beginning March 16, the vaccine clinic at the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health…
A year into pandemic it’s still all hands on deck at public health unit
GUELPH – There’s been no time at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) to reflect on the year that was.
Mercer asks for compassion, empathy in response to ‘abuse’ of public health staff
GUELPH – "In recent weeks, we have noticed a growing number of aggressive and negative comments directed toward our staff over the phone, via email and through online comments," stated Medical Officer of Health Dr. Nicola Mercer in a letter to the community.
County library staff to help with COVID-19 vaccination registration
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) recently launched an online pre-registration website for COVID-19 vaccination priority groups.
Public health expects COVID-19 vaccinations to resume week of Feb. 15
GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) expects to resume its COVID-19 vaccination program as shipments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine are expected to arrive the week of Feb. 15.
Municipalities react as region moves to red COVID-19 protocol level
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Municipalities in northern Wellington have closed some facilities and modified use of others as this region transitions into a more restrictive level of provincial pandemic protocols.
Health experts: COVID-19 finish line in sight
GUELPH – The finish line is in sight in the marathon that is the COVID-19 pandemic. Three health experts see hope on the horizon with announcements that a vaccine for COVID-19 may be available by spring and widely available next fall.
Halt to indoor visiting urged
GUELPH - Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Dr. Nicola Mercer has issued a letter advising local residents not to enter homes other than their own due to a rapid increase in the spread of COVID-19.
Province provides advice on Halloween celebrations
TORONTO — The province is recommending all Ontarians avoid Halloween parties and take precautions if trick-or-treating.
Mercer urges residents to minimize contacts, ‘get creative’ with Thanksgiving celebrations
ELORA – Dr. Nicola Mercer’s recent message to Centre Wellington council was the same as always: until there is a vaccine or widespread immunity in the population, COVID-19 restrictions and mask wearing are here to stay.
Low community transmission key to keeping COVID-19 out of schools
GUELPH – Keeping community transmission of COVID-19 low is a key factor in keeping the coronavirus out of schools, public health officials say.
MOH supports local school board reopening plans
GUELPH – The local Medical Officer of Health has issued a statement in support of the local school boards’ plans to reopen schools.
Public health preparing for second wave of COVID-19
GUELPH – The local public health unit is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as COVID-19 still dominates life entering the second half of the year.
Love them or hate them, you have to get used to wearing a mask
GUELPH – You might not like wearing a face mask, but get used to it, says public health.