WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local hospitals have joined others in Guelph and Waterloo Region in implementing a requirement for staff, physicians, students, volunteers and contractors working at and with local hospitals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Public health encourages employers across the region introduce vaccination policies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is encouraging all employers across the region introduce COVID-19 vaccination policies within their workplaces.
Public health reports significant jump in COVID-19 cases over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 50 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (Aug. 27 to 29).
In absence of provincial vaccine passport, WDGPH encouraging certificate-based approach
WELLINGTON COUNTY - WDGPH medical officer of health actively encouraging businesses and organizations to embrace a regionalized “certificate” system in absence of a provincially led vaccine passport.
Despite major seniors’ care providers mandating staff vaccinations, policies at local homes remain unchanged
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Canada's biggest seniors' care providers are mandating staff vaccinations, but local providers are keeping policies in line with provincial requirements.
WDGPH cleared to administer Moderna vaccine to adolescents aged 12 to 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is cleared to administer first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 following Health Canada's approval for its expanded use on Aug. 27.
Vaxxed versus unvaxxed battle heats up on the home front
GUELPH – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) is bracing for the next mental health surge – the rift that’s forming in families and workplaces where there’s a mix of members vaccinated and unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Mask requirements remain in place for all UGDSB students
GUELPH – As one part of the board’s health and safety protocols, all Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) students, from junior kindergarten to Grade 12+, will continue to be required to wear masks indoors in school, including in hallways and during classes, as well as on school vehicles.
Wayne Baker running as PPC candidate in Perth-Wellington
PERTH–WELLINGTON – The People’s Party of Canada has selected Wayne Baker to be its candidate in Perth–Wellington.
Local council initiates World Suicide Prevention Day project
WELLINGTON COUNTY - World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is every Sept. 10, and its theme is “Creating Hope Through Action.”