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Ontario’s GO-VAXX Mobile Vaccination Bus Coming to Listowel

Huron Perth, ON – The Ontario GO-VAXX mobile clinic bus will be heading to Listowel next week to provide first, second, and booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. No appointment is required. Vaccines are available while supplies last.

Anyone born in 2016 or earlier can get their first or second dose. Booster doses will be available for those who are eligible. To receive a booster dose you must be eligible and enough...

HPPH investigating strong possibility of Omicron in area, with community exposures

Huron Perth, ON – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has been advised of a person under investigation (PUI) for the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Huron Perth. This case investigation also involves community exposures on Saturday, Dec. 4 in two locations in Huron County.

This case screened positive for S gene target failure (SGTF) which is a marker for the Omicron variant. It is important to note that HPPH is still awaiting Whole Genomic Sequencing of the samples; however, given...

MOHs Recommend Caution During the Holidays as COVID-19 Case Numbers Continue to Climb

London, ON – Increasing case numbers and the arrival of the Omicron variant have prompted area Medical Officers of Health to issue a letter outlining recommendations for how residents can protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19 during the holidays.

Huron Perth Public Health’s Dr. Miriam Klassen, Southwestern Public Health’s Dr. Joyce Lock and the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Alex Summers issued the joint statement today. The letter does not add...

COVID-19 Update - December 8, 2021

Case count

• As of Tuesday, December 7, Huron Perth has a cumulative total of 2,620 confirmed COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. There are currently 68 active cases.
  • There was one new death last week, bringing the total to 70. This was a community member whose case was connected to a workplace outbreak. We extend our condolences to the individual’s loved ones.
  • There are currently six people hospitalized due to COVID-19.
• We continue to see a steady number of new cases. The more...

More people eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster

Huron Perth, ON – To provide extra protection against COVID-19, Ontario is expanding eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to adults aged 50 and over and additional high-risk individuals.  The announcement was made Thursday, December 2, by the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Beginning Monday, December 13, individuals aged 50 and over will be able to schedule their booster dose appointment through select pharmacies, mass vaccination clinics, and primary care provider...