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As with previous categories, it’s recommended that those seeking local vaccinations book their appointments through the dedicated regional website, wevax.ca.
Those who don’t have online means can call the booking hotline 226-773-2200 although multiple attempts may be needed due to high call volumes. Hotline hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the weekend.
Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health, estimated that the expansion of criteria means roughly 20,000 to 30,000 more people in the region are now able to receive the vaccine at the region’s six targeted clinic sites.
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Adults age 55 and older can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine at mass vaccination sites in Windsor-Essex.
The local health unit on Thursday expanded the age eligibility for the jab, dropping the restriction from 60-plus.
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Starting immediately, anyone born in 1966 or earlier can schedule an appointment regardless of where they live or if they have a medical condition that makes them “at-risk” for more severe COVID-19 complications.
Vaccinations are by appointment only. Everyone that schedules an appointment will be asked to attest that they are eligible for the vaccine, and asked to bring a health card to confirm their appointment. Those without a health card can bring any government-issued photo ID instead.
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) said Windsor-Essex residents meeting the highest risk and high risk health conditions criteria and certain essential caregivers can now schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment
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“We are doing the best we can.”
Local health unit CEO Theresa Marentette shared a rare on-camera laugh with Medical Officer of Health Dr. Wajid Ahmed Thursday morning when asked how her team has been able to keep up with rapid changes to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan.
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The provincial government’s announcement on Wednesday that vaccines would soon be available to those age 18 and older in COVID “hot spot” postal codes seven of which are in Windsor, Leamington, and Kingsville was news to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. They were still working to open up appointments to those age 50 and older in select postal codes, a change announced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford only one day prior, along with the official start of the vaccine distribution plan’s second phase.