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Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine availability in Durham Region
Posted on Friday, December 10, 2021 01:54 PM
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...
Expanded eligibility for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Posted on Tuesday, December 07, 2021 03:34 PM
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
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2021 09:00 AM
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
Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2021 12:56 PM
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...
Durham Region residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter
Posted on Monday, November 29, 2021 02:04 PM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a collaborative initiative to promote road safety, the Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.
During the winter, Regional Works depots are active and ready to respond to winter events. Preventative techniques are deployed throughout Durham Region, including anti-icing methods, which involves applying brine to dry roads before a storm. Prior to a winter storm, pre-wetted...
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