Dr. Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Region of Peel, and Dr. Arra, Medical Officer of Health, Grey Bruce Health Unit, collaborate on vaccinations. Today, a team of.
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.”
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“The Grey Bruce COVID-19 Vaccine App is an excellent resource for local residents to quickly and easily book their appointment,” said James Scongack, Bruce Power’s Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Operational Services. “I encourage everybody with a cell phone or tablet to download the app and familiarize yourself with the information so, when your turn comes, you can book your vaccination quickly and easily. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and we’ll get there by working together.”
“The Grey Bruce COVID-19 Vaccine App allows for seamless booking of vaccination appointments via your mobile device, as well as a way to stay up-to-date on current information about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Grey and Bruce counties”, said Dr. Ian Arra, the Grey Bruce Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer. “This app brings all of the information from our website to people’s cell phones in an application. Th
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