May 13, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Rob Paul
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As additional COVID-19 vaccines are received, Peel aims to administer 150,000 doses the week of May 10 to May 16.
This will be the Region’s biggest one-week total so far.
At this pace, projections suggest that the campaign will reach its target of 75 per cent first doses earlier than expected, while also accelerating Ontario’s goal of reaching 65 per cent first dose coverage by the end of May.
As part of the next phase, the Region of Peel is taking steps to provide even more opportunities for residents to get vaccinated by adding approximately 10,000 appointments per week for all residents 18 and older in Peel, extending hours at mass vaccination clinics, launching an additional 10 community workplace clinics, and expanding pharmacy and primary care offerings in the Region.
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In light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India, Bruce Power has made a $20,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to support preparedness, response, and recovery activities in India.
“Throughout the pandemic, Bruce Power has been committed to supporting our local community and the province through the COVID-19 health crisis,” said Pat Dalzell, Bruce Power’s Head of Corporate Affairs. “India is experiencing a critical surge in coronavirus cases, with the country’s health care system stretched beyond capacity, and supplies running short. This donation will support the Canadian Red Cross in its efforts to offer assistance to those affected in India.”
Author of the article: Rocco Rossi, James Scongack, Garrick Tiplady
Publishing date: May 07, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 3 minute read • From left, Rocco Rossi is President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce and OCSV Council Co-Chairs, James Scongack is Executive-Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Operational Services at Bruce Power and Garrick Tiplady is the Managing Director of Facebook Canada. Photo by Supplied /Toronto Sun
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When the pandemic was declared more than a year ago, Ontarians and public leaders rallied because we were “in it together.”
However, in recent months it seems as though that enthusiasm and spirit of collaboration has waned. Now, as a stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply from the federal government has allowed the province to further expand booking eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination appointments, we must once again reignite our collective spirit of solidarity to usher in the next critical phase of th
Last Updated: May 4, 2021 7:07 AM
Now is not the time to relax measures in the fight against Covid-19.
It’s a common statement and one that was heard again as the Ontario Vaccination Support Council, presented Dr. Ben Chan in a webcast.
The assistant professor at the University of Toronto in the Global Heath and Health Policy division, was out grocery shopping the other day and did an unscientific survey of how many people were following covid protocols.
He says in the store he was in, 85% were following the rules
Chan says 85% is terrific as a mark in school but “the problem is Covid a really hard marker,” and 85% just isn’t good enough.
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