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Photo: Freerange StockNiagara Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic to permanently close
- After administering almost 260,000 doses, Niagara Health will permanently close their COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the St. Catharines hospital on Saturday, Sept. 25.
- Vaccination remains a priority and there will be a number of other options for Niagara residents to get vaccinated.
- Same-day and future appointments at other public health clinics can be booked through the provincial booking tool or by calling 1-833-943-3900.
- Dedicated pop-up clinics by Niagara Region Public Health will continue to take place and participating pharmacies and primary care providers will also continue to give COVID-19 vaccination shots.
Photo: Jack Moreh - Freerange StockPublic Health recommends workplaces implement vaccination policies
- Niagara Region Public Health is recommending local employers establish a workplace vaccination policy to protect their employees and clients from COVID-19.
- With the Delta variant currently driving a fourth wave in Niagara, there have been 11 workplace outbreaks so far in September.
- A COVID-19 vaccination policy is the most effective means to increase vaccination coverage in the workplace.
- As an immediate step, Public Health recommends businesses make provisions for workers to have paid time off to get vaccinated, support transportation for workers to get to a vaccine clinic and endorse vaccinations at the senior leadership level.
Niagara Health re-opening St. Catharines COVID-19 assessment centre
- Niagara Health is re-opening its COVID-19 drive-through assessment centre at the St. Catharines Site on Tuesday, Sept. 21 due to an increase in demand for testing.
- The St. Catharines Site assessment centre will be in addition to the Greater Niagara General assessment centre in Niagara Falls.
- The operating hours for both locations will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week, including all holidays.
- Appointments can be booked online or by calling 905-378-4647 ext. 42819.
- Walk-ins will not be accepted at either location.