WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s turning out to be another week of good news on the COVID-19 front, as the active case count continues to decline across the county despite newly reported cases this past weekend.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
AstraZeneca paused; local pharmacies expecting Moderna, Pfizer shipments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine halted, pharmacies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region expect to receive shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in the upcoming weeks.
Pharmacies expect to receive Moderna, Pfizer vaccines in coming weeks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine halted, pharmacies in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region expect to receive shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in the upcoming weeks.
WDGPH nurses’ roles have shifted dramatically during course of pandemic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, the role of the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) nurses has changed quite dramatically over the last year according to Rita Isley, director of Community Health and chief nursing officer for WDGPH.
WDGPH reports 129 new COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The active COVID-19 case count continues a downward trend across the region after reaching a record-high of 679 on April 19.
Children aged 12 to 15 can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine
The health unit made the announcement on Twitter the morning of May 6, one day after Health Canada authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age.
WDGPH launches tool for checking status of vaccination pre-registrations
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The local health unit has launched a new online tool to allow residents to check the status of their pre-registration for a COVID-19 vaccination. The new webpage, launched on May 5, is available at wdgpublichealth.ca/check-registration.,
Drayton pharmacy joins the ranks of vaccination locations
DRAYTON - Drayton Pharmasave is now on the list of pharmacies able to provide the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
WDGPH hopes to vaccinate 50% of eligible population by end of May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local public health officials say the expected arrival of over 51,000 does of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine means more than half the region's eligible population should be vaccinated by the end of May.
WDGPH reports 200 new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region reported 200 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (April 23 to 25), including 45 in Wellington County. The weekend case count brings active cases in the region to 588, down from the record-high 679 set last week.
Lennox encouraged by ‘slow, steady progress’ on rollout of vaccinations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Though active cases of COVID-19 in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region recently hit a record high, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox is encouraged by local progress on vaccinations.
County announces emergency child care program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In response to the closure of local schools, Wellington County is offering a targeted emergency child care program for school-aged children.
And they’re off… GrandWay Lounge now open
ELORA - The GrandWay Events Centre at the Grand River Raceway has re-opened, although capacity is limited to 50 guests.
Twelve schools in region reporting active COVID-19 cases
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of March 24, 12 schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.
‘It’s ruining all of our lives’: COVID-19 long haulers still dealing with impacts of virus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Jackie Loree wakes up every day wondering when her COVID-19 symptoms will subside. She’s been dealing with chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue for a year now.