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Algoma Public Health update on local COVID-19 vaccination efforts

 

Public Health Nurse Samantha Moore of Algoma Public Health provides an update on local COVID-19 vaccination efforts, as eligibility has greatly expanded with a major focus.

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Update on COVID-19 vaccination in Algoma

The vaccine rollout across the province has accelerated in the last few weeks with first dose vaccinations. In Algoma, almost 65% of adults aged 18 and older have received at least one dose and over 55% for all Algoma residents of all ages. 

Algoma Public Health continues to work with partners across Algoma to offer vaccination to those aged 12 and older. As vaccine continues to arrive, more clinics will be made available across our region.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS AGED 12-17 AND FAMILIES

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Ontario Preparing Students for Skilled Trades and Technology Careers

Free program will give young people skills to pursue in-demand jobs

June 03, 2021

The Ontario government is investing almost $440,000 to help more than 2,000 high school students learn more about available skilled trades and technology careers. The project, led by not-for-profit Junior Achievement (JA), will help local communities recover more quickly from COVID-19 by addressing a shortage of workers in jobs like electrician, plumber, carpenter, computer analyst and software developer.

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Ontario Updating AstraZeneca Second Dose Guidance

First and Second Doses of Different COVID-19 Vaccines can be Safely Combined

June 03, 2021

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is providing updated guidance for individuals who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and who have not yet received their second dose, to allow for the mixing of COVID-19 vaccines if desired. This decision is in alignment with updated guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization...

Remote Learning to Continue across Ontario for the Remainder of School Year

Ontario Accelerating Vaccinations to Support a Safer Summer and Return to In-Person Learning in September

June 02, 2021

To best protect Ontario families from the fast growing B.1.617.2 variant, and to allow for higher rates of vaccination of students, staff, and families, the Ontario government has made the difficult decision to continue with remote learning for all elementary and secondary students across the province for the remainder of this school year. This will allow the province to continue...