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Book second doses for youths on July 5

July 2, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Starting July 5 at 8:00 a.m., youth aged 12-17 across the province will be eligible to book an accelerated second dose appointment through the provincial booking system, #PublicHealth units using their own system or participating pharmacies. https://t.co/uzEBWpjDf3 pic.twitter.com/r669CboqVp
— Ontario Ministry of Health (@ONThealth) July 2, 2021

COVID-19 update for Friday, July 2

July 2, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Overview of COVID-19 in Niagara as of July 2: https://t.co/QU6dctlaEs

As we safely and cautiously reopen, everyone is asked to continue to practice behaviours to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and to book their vaccination appointment if they haven't already done so. pic.twitter.com/tUo7L4AYim
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) July 2, 2021

COVID-19 update for Wednesday, June 30

June 30, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Overview of COVID-19 in Niagara as of June 30: https://t.co/QU6dctlaEs

As we safely and cautiously reopen, everyone is asked to continue to practice behaviours to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and to book their vaccination appointment if they haven't already done so. pic.twitter.com/7z5RR9BULt
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) June 30, 2021

Update on vaccination rates in Niagara

June 30, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Keep it up #Niagara! https://t.co/6zhqLWGen8

First doses
– 66.0% of all Niagara residents
– 73.7% of residents 12+
– 75.5% of residents 18+

Second doses
– 27.5% of all Niagara residents
– 30.7% of residents 12+
– 33.0% of residents 18+

Let's #StickItToCOVID & #VaccinateNiagara pic.twitter.com/j3s2Us0mRs
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) June 30, 2021

COVID-19 update for Tuesday, June 29

June 29, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Overview of COVID-19 in Niagara as of June 29: https://t.co/QU6dctlaEs

As we safely and cautiously reopen, everyone is asked to continue to practice behaviours to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and to book their vaccination appointment if they haven't already done so. pic.twitter.com/7my3ZOMY7u
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) June 29, 2021

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COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Niagara Falls Hospital

June 28, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

An outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit D/Stroke Unit at Niagara Health’s Niagara Falls Site has been resolved.
An outbreak was declared at the Niagara Falls Hospital on June 10.
After 14 days of enhanced monitoring of patients and staff, there has been no evidence of further transmission and no new additional COVID-19 cases.

Demand for first COVID-19 doses declining in Niagara

Many Niagara residents still have not booked their first dose

June 28, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

NEWS | Over 34 percent of Niagara residents still have not received first COVID-19 vaccine dose. Details: https://t.co/u3owDEuWGy pic.twitter.com/IQbP0svtJJ
— NewsTalk 610 CKTB (@610CKTB) June 28, 2021

Eligibility for 2nd dose expands today

June 28, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Anyone 18+ who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) can now book their second dose at a shortened interval.

Book your appointment at https://t.co/6zhqLWGen8, 1-833-943-3900, or at a participating pharmacy.

Let's #StickItToCOVID and #VaccinateNiagara pic.twitter.com/KVfKxqOJ4G
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) June 28, 2021

Details on what vaccinated residents can do

June 25, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

The Public Health Agency of Canada released practical guidance for vaccinated & unvaccinated individuals.

This will be very helpful for many.

eg Small indoor gatherings of fully vaccinated people without masking/distancing, low outdoor risk, etc.

Link: https://t.co/UWg277NDUG pic.twitter.com/aleicC3HCH
— Isaac Bogoch (@BogochIsaac) June 25, 2021

COVID-19 update for Friday, June 25

June 25, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Overview of COVID-19 in Niagara as of June 25: https://t.co/QU6dctlaEs

As we safely and cautiously reopen, everyone is asked to continue to practice behaviours to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and to book their vaccination appointment if they haven't already done so. pic.twitter.com/uvv0EfBcb9
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) June 25, 2021

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