This article from April 16 has details on mobile vaccination clinics, heading to local Hamilton “hot spots”, as well as news that those 50+ in “hot spots” are eligible to schedule a vaccine.
To increase vaccination rates in community hot spots, including additional mobile vaccination clinics will pop-up within these communities – including the L9C postal code in Ward 8.
Those born before and including 1971 and are 50+ or will be turning 50 this year, and live in a “hot spot”, are now eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment.
Continue reading “Additional mobile pop-up vaccination clinics for community “hot spot” populations”A message from Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko about the COVID-19 pandemic in Hamilton – vaccination rates in Hamilton including in Ward 8 at St. Joseph’s Healthcare West 5th Campus.
After more than a year of the COVID19 pandemic, we know that it has been an extremely trying time for Ward 8 residents.
With the changing restrictions throughout the year and now with the ongoing focus on vaccinations, it has been difficult to keep track of the most recent rules and regulations.
However, there is some good news to share!
The City of Hamilton and our community healthcare partners have been steadily working towards vaccinating a significant portion of Hamilton residents, and a large part of that work is happening right here in Ward 8.
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Continue reading “COVID-19 Hamilton Vaccination Update: A Message from Ward 8 Councillor John-Paul Danko”This post, from April 9, has a program update for Hamilton’s Indigenous adults who have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine.
Effective immediately, all Indigenous adults in Hamilton will be eligible to receive their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. All members of the Indigenous community who have received their first dose will be contacted this week with details on appointments for a second dose.
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Continue reading “Vaccination update for Indigenous populations”This post, from April 9, has information on local services which are impacted due to the Stay-at-Home Order, as well as details on enforcement and other FAQ.
The Premier of Ontario announced a province-wide Stay-at-Home order which started on April 8. Here is information on the Stay-at-Home Order, including information on Municipal services which are impacted, enforcement of the Order, and other related information.
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Continue reading “Impacts and closures: Stay-at-Home Order in effect in Hamilton”This article, from April 9, has information for Ward 8 residents who are aged 50+ in the L9C postal zone, that they are now eligible for the COVID vaccine.
The City of Hamilton’s COVID vaccination program is slated to include those in community hot spots; including many in Ward 8 who utilize the L9C postal code.
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Continue reading “COVID vaccination program to include those aged 50+ in hot spots”This article, from April 6, has details on the expansion of Hamilton’s COVID vaccination program to include those aged 60+.
The City of Hamilton announced this morning (Tuesday, April 6) that the COVID vaccination program will be expanding to include those aged 60+
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Continue reading “Hamilton expanding COVID vaccination to include those aged 60+”This article, from April 3, has information on the expansion of the covid vaccination program to local pharmacies.
With recent approval from the province, the City has announced that the local COVID vaccination program will expand to include 21 local pharmacies; including a few in Ward 8.
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Continue reading “COVID-19 vaccination program expands to include local pharmacies”This article, from April 1, has local details and impacts of the new provincewide “emergency brake” shutdown.
Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,
With the province issuing an “emergency brake” shutdown as of April 3 at 12:01 AM, the following post has information on service impacts, closings and maximum capacities citywide.
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Continue reading “Province issues “emergency brake”: What it means locally.”This article, from April 1, contains a City release outlining upcoming priorities of the budget, as well as a financial breakdown.
Hamilton City Council will be adopting a $1.6 billion gross operating budget and a net tax operating budget of $955 million. This budget came in 04. percent lower than what was estimated this past January.
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Continue reading “City Council adopts 2021 tax supported operating budget”This article, from March 29, has details on the COVID vaccination program expansion, which now includes adults aged 70+.
The City announced today an expansion of the COVID vaccination program, expanded to include those aged 70+. To date, 87,945 doses of the vaccine have been administered to eligible residents.
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Continue reading “Hamilton’s COVID vaccination program expands to include those 70+”
