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Long-term care residents receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 04:53 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has reached an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. As of February 7, all eligible long-term care residents across Durham Region have received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Lakeridge Health and Durham Region Health Department worked diligently to prioritize vaccinations for high-risk populations in Durham, after the provincial government announced a short-term disruption in supply on January 16.
Residents at Regionally owned...
Ontario moves Durham Region back into Red-Control Category
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 03:35 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Province of Ontario has moved Durham Region back into the Red-Control Category of the COVID-19 Response Framework.
When: Red-Control restrictions go into effect on Tuesday, February 16, at 12:01 a.m. and will be in effect for at least two weeks before re-evaluation. The stay-at-home order will end when this comes into effect.
Where: All eight municipalities in Durham Region.
What: The Red-Control category involves broad-scale measures and restrictions, across multiple sectors, to...
Statement on Black History Month from John Henry, Regional Chair and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, CAO
Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2021 08:23 AM
The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, and Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer:
“We are sorry.
As part of Durham Region’s Black History Month initiatives, an internal challenge activity for Durham Region staff was a mistake. It has caused harm to our Black employees and community—damaging the inclusive culture that we are trying to build. We take responsibility and we are committed to doing better.
Historically, Durham Region has celebrated...
Chair Henry welcomes $15 billion federal investment in public transit
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 02:58 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer:
“Earlier today, the Government of Canada announced a significant investment of $15 billion in public transit over the span of eight years beginning in 2026. This is a major increase in permanent federal transit funding.
This is also great news for Durham Region—both Durham Region Transit and our transit-oriented development initiatives. I look forward to learning more about...
Dispose of masks, gloves and sanitizing wipes in the garbage
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 09:35 AM
With the use of personal protective equipment necessary during the pandemic, residents are reminded that items such as face masks, plastic gloves and sanitizing wipes should be disposed of in the garbage not on the ground, in the blue box or in the toilet. The increase in litter is having a negative impact on our wildlife and the environment. These items are also not recyclable. Flushing these items down the toilet can cause blockages in the sanitary sewer system. Please dispose of waste responsibly!
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