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Health Department begins 2021 West Nile virus surveillance activities

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance and control activities for the 2021 season. Ongoing surveillance for WNV involves a number of activities to monitor for the virus across the Region including, implementing a weekly adult mosquito-trapping program, a larval mosquito surveillance program and a larviciding program involving regional catch basins, as well as identifying stagnant water sites where mosquitoes could breed.

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Health Department declares north Oshawa L1L as a hot spot postal code area

Eligibility at area mass immunization clinics also open to 18+

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has declared the L1L north Oshawa postal code as a hot spot area. Starting May 17 at 9 p.m., eligible individuals will be able to book vaccine appointments for this hot spot area at the Ontario Tech Ice Campus clinic. Appointments are open to individuals who live or work in the L1L area. To book appointments, visit covidvaccine.lh.ca or call 905-721-4828. Identification is required...

Virtual EarlyON Parent Town Hall will focus on the impact of the pandemic on young children

Whitby, Ontario – Parents and caregivers in Durham Region are invited to attend the virtual Let's Talk - EarlyON Parent Town Hall. This virtual event will focus on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on young children (six years of age or younger); featuring a panel of experts to help answer questions about children’s development and health.

Registration is required to attend.

When: Thursday, June 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures, this event will be...

Ontario extends stay-at-home order

Whitby, Ontario – This afternoon, the Province of Ontario announced an extension of the province-wide stay-at-home order.

When: Restrictions remain in effect until at least June 2, extending the stay-at-home order by an additional two weeks.

What: For a full list of the restrictions and enforcements during the stay-at-home order, please visit ontario.ca.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments continue during the stay-at-home order. Residents are asked to continue to check the websites daily, those who need...

Durham Vision Zero Youth Network Ambassadors recruiting is underway

Whitby, Ontario – As part of our commitment to Durham Vision Zero and road safety, The Regional Municipality of Durham is happy to announce the award-winning Teens Learn to Drive (TL2D) Team is currently recruiting high school students from across Ontario, including Durham Region, to become Vision Zero Youth Network (VZYN) Ambassadors during the 2021-2022 school year.

Vision Zero Youth Network is a free program that enables selected ambassadors to work with the TL2D Team, police and other partners...