This article, from May 3, has information on how Public Health will identify and manage COVID-19 outbreaks in Hamilton workplaces.
City of Hamilton Public Health Services has issued a Health Promotion and Protection Act Section 22 Class Order, to break the chain of transmission within local workplaces where COVID-19 or its variants are determined to be spreading.
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Continue reading “Public Health Services issues Class Order to identify and manage COVID-19 outbreaks in workplaces”This article, from March 16, contains a press release from the City of Hamilton for those scheduled to receive a 2nd dose of the COVID vaccine.
The City of Hamilton issued a press release on Tuesday, informing the public that, effective March 10, second doses for the COVID vaccine were extended to a 16-week interval.
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Continue reading “Update: Changes to second dose intervals for COVID-19 vaccine”This article, from March 11, has details on the conversion of the FirstOntario Centre into a large scale COVID vaccination clinic.
The City of Hamilton has announced that beginning March 22, the FirstOntario Centre will be host of a large-scale COVID vaccination site. The site will be managed by Hamilton Public Health Services, with partners St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton Health Sciences, Primary Care Physicians and the Hamilton Paramedic Services.
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Continue reading “FirstOntario Centre to be site of large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinic”This article, from November 27, contains the latest release from Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health and a plea to shop local and avoid busy malls or big box stores.
With the holidays quickly approaching, residents will no doubt be searching for gifts this month. In addition to the statement below from Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health, the Ward 8 Office is encouraging residents to avoid busy malls and big box stores, and to shop local instead – to ensure your and your community’s safety and well-being.
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Continue reading “Statement from Hamilton’s Medical Officer of Health”This article from November 16 has details about Hamilton being moved to the “control” category, or red, by the provincial government and what it means for you and your household.
As of Monday, November 16, the City of Hamilton has been moved to the “control”, or red category, of the Provincial COVID-19 Framework. This post will contain details about what that means.
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Continue reading “Hamilton in the red: what it means for you”This article, from October 13, has detailed information on how you can do your part to help stop the spread of the seasonal flu this Fall.
With seasonal flu season upon us amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Hamilton is encouraging all residents to get vaccinated this fall. This post will share some key takeaways from the City of Hamilton’s awareness campaign.
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Continue reading “Let’s do our part to stop the spread with a flu shot this fall”This article, from August 28, contains information about the hiring of 19 public health nurses to help reopen local schools.
Hamilton’s medical officer of health, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, announced on Thursday that the city will be looking to hire 19 nurses with its share of the provincially-funded money slated for nurses to help reopen schools across the city.
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This article, from May 29, includes a press release containing information about “Hamilton Reopens” and a recommendation from Public Health re: face masks in public.
The City of Hamilton released an update on its COVID-19 response today, with information about “Hamilton Reopens” and a recommendation from Public Health to to use a face mask when out in public.
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This article, from April 15, includes a press release from the City of Hamilton concerning measures to ensure long-term care facilities are taking appropriate measures to avoid a spread of COVID-19 in their facility.
In response to outbreaks at many local long-term healthcare homes, the City of Hamilton took proactive measures to ensure facilities are taking appropriate measures to avoid a spread of the virus in their facility.
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This article contains a press release from April 5 by the City of Hamilton, which has issued an outbreak at Wentworth Lodge.
An outbreak has been declared by the City of Hamilton at Wentworth Lodge after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
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