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Niagara Health announces mandatory vaccinations for new hires

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  • Niagara Health announced today that as of Sept. 7, all new hires will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • This is in addition to last week’s announcement that will require staff, physicians, contractors, learners/students, and volunteers to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or written proof of a medical reason for not being fully vaccinated or to participate in mandatory education about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Hospitals will also be required to implement regular and mandatory testing of individuals who are not fully vaccinated.
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Vaccination pop up clinic coming to Performing Arts Centre

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  • Residents who need a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are invited to pop in to an upcoming Niagara Region Public Health clinic at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in downtown St. Catharines.
  • The clinics will take place Saturday, Aug. 28 from noon to 8:45 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or until supply runs out).
  • Anyone who is 12+ or turning 12 this year (born on or before Dec. 31, 2009) is eligible to get a shot at the clinic.

COVID-19 update for Tuesday, August 24

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COVID-19 update for Monday, August 23

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COVID-19 update for Friday, August 21

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Walk-ins accepted at all COVID-19 vaccine public health clinics

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  • Niagara is seeing COVID-19 cases go up, and hospitalizations are increasing.
  • Children under 12 will be at particular risk during this fourth wave as the US is already seeing an all-time high in children hospitalized with COVID-19
  • Getting vaccinated as soon as possible is how we will stay healthy and keep the children in our community safe during this fourth wave.
  • Appointments and walk-ins are available for first and second doses for all residents ages 12+ and those turning 12 this year (born on or before Dec. 31, 2009). 
  • Click here for a listing of clinics.

COVID-19 update for Thursday, August 19

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COVID-19 update for Wednesday, August 18

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Children turning 12 before end of 2021 eligible for 1st dose

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Plans underway to implement mandatory vaccination program at Niagara Health

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  • COVID-19 cases are increasing again in the Niagara community and in Niagara hospitals.
  • This fourth wave is increasingly being described as the wave of the unvaccinated.
  • Niagara Health has been preparing for several weeks to implement a mandatory vaccination program that requires staff and physicians to be fully vaccinated (two doses) or test negative prior to coming to work.
  • Niagara Health is also considering mandating full vaccination for all new staff and physicians without the option for testing.
  • 83% of Niagara Health staff and physicians have already received two doses.