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New mobile COVID-19 testing clinic now available
Posted on February 10, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, HEALTH, NEWS Durham Region Transit (DRT) is making it a little easier to get a COVID-19 test.
DRT, in partnership with Region of Durham Paramedic Services (RDPS), have launched an innovative mobile testing clinic with a focus on health and safety in the community.
DRT General Manager Bill Holmes says he is “incredibly proud” to partner with RDPS.
“We are thankful to our paramedics for their continuous efforts throughout these unprecedented times, especially being out there in the community, day in and day out, providing assistance to those who need it most,” he says.
Outbreak at Sunnycrest Nursing Home declared over
Posted on January 6, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, HEALTH, NEWS
The COVID-19 outbreak at Sunnycrest Nursing Home has been declared over.
Lakeridge Health, who assumed temporary management of the home on Dec. 3, declared the outbreak over on Jan. 1.
“January 1
st is truly a meaningful day for Sunnycrest Nursing Home. While we acknowledge the end of the COVID-19 outbreak at the home, we remember the residents who died from this terrible virus and send out sincerest condolences to those who lost a family member, friend or loved one,” says Lakeridge Health Interim President and CEO Susan deRyk. “This news comes as a result of the incredible collaboration of so many partners who quickly stepped in to help. We are hopeful of the continued efforts to stabilize the home.”
COVID-19 vaccines coming to Oshawa
Posted on December 22, 2020 by oshawaexpress in COVID-19, HEALTH, NEWS
Lakeridge Health is on the list to receive some doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Ontario is expecting to receive up to 90,000 Pfizer-BioNTech doses from the federal government before the end of the year to continue vaccinating health care workers and essential caregivers working in hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate settings caring for seniors.
The province will be distributing additional doses of the vaccine to 17 more hospital sites, including regions with the highest rates of COVID-19 infection.
“Following a successful pilot, we are excited to continue onto the next stage of our rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians,” says Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott. “While we are planning to ensure that everyone who wants a vaccine will receive one, we need to first protect our frontline workers and those p