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Georgian paramedic program to provide remote vaccination assistance

Georgian paramedic program to provide remote vaccination assistance

Two Georgian paramedic instructors and four students will travel to Eabametoong First Nation to administer second doses
Any approved vaccine better than none at all when it comes to COVID variants, doctors say

Any approved vaccine better than none at all when it comes to COVID variants, doctors say

'The most impressive thing that’s come out of this has been seeing how Ontarians have rallied, repeatedly, despite all of the challenges,' says health official
Health coalition wants formal inquiry into poor care of the elderly

Health coalition wants formal inquiry into poor care of the elderly

OHC charges that elderly do not get adequate access to hospitals or long-term care treatment
23 Barrie residents among 44 new COVID cases in the region today

23 Barrie residents among 44 new COVID cases in the region today

Error correction led to 34 previously reported cases being removed as they were confirmed to be negative, including 20 from Barrie
Roberta Place, Allandale Station among local homes receiving provincial COVID funding

Roberta Place, Allandale Station among local homes receiving provincial COVID funding

This funding will further support prevention and containment efforts in retirement homes in Barrie-Innisfil
Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Health minister says proof of vaccination may be required for Canadian travelers looking to visit other countries, though she's not sure if Canada will require that same proof to enter the country
COVID vaccines in a race against variants, says OMA official

COVID vaccines in a race against variants, says OMA official

'Over the course of the next three to six months I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re talking about other variants that pop up,' says doctor
Ontario reports 1,508 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,508 new COVID cases Wednesday

The province has also reported 14 deaths, 59 new hospitalizations, and 1,488 recoveries in today's update
Two new COVID cases reported today in Barrie schools

Two new COVID cases reported today in Barrie schools

Portage View Public School and St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School are both reporting new COVID-19 cases today; There are also new cases in Angus and Innisfil
Ontario vaccine booking system errors now resolved

Ontario vaccine booking system errors now resolved

Those who couldn't get an appointment yesterday should try again today