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Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine availability in Durham Region

As of April 8, 2022, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available at Durham Region vaccine clinics for individuals seeking a non-mRNA vaccine.

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has a limited supply of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine. Janssen is a one-dose vaccine that is now available for individuals who have not received any COVID-19 vaccine to date.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) indicated that the Janssen...

Upcoming road closure on Townline Road North in Oshawa/Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure of Townline Road North in the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington.

When: December 13 to Spring 2022. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Townline Road North, from north of Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4) to Coldstream Drive, in Oshawa/Clarington.

Why: To complete construction and installation of sanitary sewers and watermains.

Note: The previous road...

Expanded eligibility for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Appointments opening Dec. 13 for individuals 50+

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department will be expanding eligibility for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine, as recently announced by the province. Beginning Dec. 13 at 8 a.m. Durham Region residents 50 and older (born in 1971 or earlier) are eligible to receive a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals can receive a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a minimum of 168 days after receiving their second dose. Booster doses are being...

Region awards accessibility champions in honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Whitby, Ontario – Today (December 3) has been officially proclaimed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Durham Region. In honour of IDPD, The Regional Municipality of Durham has awarded seven local champions the Accessibility Award. This award recognizes their dedication to removing barriers and making the Region more accessible for people of all abilities.

Each year, the local Accessibility Advisory Committees (AACs) nominate individuals, businesses or organizations based...

Durham Region Health Department confirms one case of the Omicron variant

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received confirmation of one individual who has tested positive for the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The case is a close contact of a returning traveller from one of the identified countries in southern Africa. The Health Department is also monitoring other COVID-19 cases under investigation for the Omicron variant based on travel history and working with the province to monitor COVID-19 variants of concern including Delta and Omicron.

The Health...