15 staff test positive at bakery, as Hamilton sees 143 new cases and more outbreaks
There are four new outbreaks in Hamilton as of Tuesday, including a bakery where 15 people have tested positive, two schools, and a third ongoing ArcelorMittal Dofasco outbreak.
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Hamilton correctional officers got COVID-19 vaccine by mistake, now have to wait
Hamilton Public Health Services says some correctional officers at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre mistakenly received the COVID-19 vaccine last week, and now the union representing those workers says they’re furious they’re being turned away at clinics without any notice from public health.
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The Barton Jail is the site of Hamilton s largest active outbreak with 73 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Posted: Mar 17, 2021 12:44 PM ET | Last Updated: March 17
The Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre is shown on May 23, 2019. Correctional officers are upset after being told they ll need to wait before getting COVID-19 vaccines.(Dan Taekema/CBC)
Posted: Mar 05, 2021 5:35 PM ET | Last Updated: March 5
Six Nations of the Grand River says a fourth resident has died of COVID-19.(sixnationscovid19.ca)
The Six Nations community is mourning the death of a fourth person due to COVID-19.
In a statement issued Friday, the Six Nations of the Grand River elected council extended its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends affected by this loss. We must all come together to ensure that we don t lose any more community members to this virus. This past year has been incredibly difficult for Six Nations, but we must continue to persevere and protect one another … Our community is resilient, and we will get through this crisis together.
COVID-19 vaccines roll out for workers, residents in Hamilton s homeless shelter system
Dr. Kerry Beal, the lead physician at Shelter Health Network, says it s thrilling to see vaccines being administered across Hamilton s shelter system.
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