5 things to know about the COVID-19 vaccination plan for Windsor-Essex
Officials say it will be many months before the shot is widely available amid a global scramble to secure vaccines.
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Posted: Feb 04, 2021 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 4
The vaccine rollout in Windsor-Essex began in late December but it will likely be August when the vaccine is available to the general population.(Mary Altaffer/The Associated Press)
Windsor Hall in city s downtown being transformed into future COVID-19 vaccination site
A University of Windsor building in the city s downtown core will be transformed into a vaccination site.
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Posted: Feb 04, 2021 12:36 PM ET | Last Updated: February 4
Windsor Hall, located at Pitt and Ferry streets, will be a site for future vaccinations to take place, according to Windsor Regional Hospital.(Jennifer La Grassa/CBC)
WINDSOR, ONT. Windsor Regional Hospital is partnering with the University of Windsor to establish a downtown space for a future COVID-19 vaccination site. WRH announced Thursday that the Windsor Hall building, located at Pitt and Ferry streets, houses the School of Social Work and the Department of Continuing Education and is being transformed for vaccination needs. The building houses the university’s School of Social Work and the Department of Continuing Education. “This project is part of the University of Windsor’s commitment to do as much as possible to help the community address the impact of COVID-19,” said UWindsor president Robert Gordon. “We are proud to partner with Windsor Regional Hospital on these efforts to help our community move beyond the current pandemic.”
Dr. Wajid Ahmed, WECHU s medical officer of health, appears in a file photo.(Sanjay Maru/CBC)
Homes will be prioritized for vaccination based on risk, Ahmed explained, and the vaccine will be administered at homes not experiencing an outbreak first.
COVID-19 vaccinations in the region started last week at the St. Clair College Sportsplex, with the Pfizer-BioNtech shot available to seniors home staff only.
The Moderna product doesn t need to be stored at as low of a temperature. It can be taken to seniors facilities directly, Ahmed explained.
Vaccination is voluntary for residents, and a second dose is required at a later date.