WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting 107 new COVID-19 cases over the long weekend (May 21 to 24) as active cases in the region continue to drop.
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Government announces $1.1 million in funding for safer supply program in Guelph
GUELPH – On May 20, the Government of Canada announced over $1.1 million in funding from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) to go toward a safer supply program in Guelph.
Province: long-term care residents can now accept visitors
TORONTO — For the first time in months, long-term care residents can accept friends and family members for outdoor visits.
Wellington County hospitals preparing to resume cancelled procedures
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With direction from the province, the three hospitals in Wellington County are gradually resuming non-essential and elective surgeries.
Mercer urges residents to get vaccinated, stay the course ‘for just a little longer’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The region's top doctor has issued a statement urging local residents to get vaccinated and continue to take precautions a little longer in order to have a more normal summer and fall.
Ontario to go ahead with second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine
TORONTO – The Ontario government is proceeding with administering second doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The decision was announced in a press release on May 21.
Premier announces three-step plan to reopen province
TORONTO – Initially introduced on April 8, the current stay-at-home order will begin winding down on May 22, permitting outdoor gatherings of up to five people from different households, as well as the reopening of outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts and skate parks.
Active COVID-19 case count continues to decline across region
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.
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.
Humane society issues reminder about impact of fireworks on pets
GUELPH – With Victoria Day approaching, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) wants to remind everyone of the stress fireworks can cause pets and other animals.