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COVID-19 Moderna Spikevax Bivalent booster bookings open September 12
Posted on Monday, September 12, 2022 03:57 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin offering Moderna Spikevax Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to eligible individuals, as announced by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Vulnerable populations including residents of long-term care homes and congregate settings, adults 70 and older, healthcare workers, First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals 18 and older, immunocompromised individuals 12 and older, and pregnant individuals, will be eligible to receive the bivalent...
Health Department reports more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes
Posted on Friday, September 09, 2022 01:10 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of more adult mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV), with positive mosquitoes reported from two trap sites.
Confirmation of the latest positive mosquitoes was received on September 9. The mosquitoes were collected from two of the Health Department’s trap sites; one located in Oshawa and the other in Ajax. Positive batches of mosquitoes previously collected in Ajax were reported on August 18 and 25....
Regional Chair statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 03:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I’d like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.
For many Canadians, Queen Elizabeth II is the only monarch we have ever known. She will be remembered for her 70 years as a historic...
Access IO technology startup and investor events resume with support from Invest Durham
Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Building upon successful events in 2019 and early 2020, Access IO is returning to Durham Region. Access IO is a high-impact event focused on sourcing new technologies to solve real-world problems.
The event invites startups to collide with the angel investment community, industry experts and potential customers. Startup companies selected for the showcase will have one minute to pitch their solution.
Abilities Centre and Grandview Kids will co-host the first 2022 event. Abilities...
Health Department reports additional West Nile virus positive mosquitoes
Posted on Friday, September 02, 2022 12:51 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of more adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) with positive mosquitoes reported from three trap sites.
Confirmation of the latest positive mosquitoes was received on September 2. The mosquitoes were collected from three Health Department trap sites; one located in Oshawa, which was the location of a positive batch of mosquitoes previously reported on July 21 and the others were in Clarington...
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