With vaccinations top of mind, we have received several questions from nurses about the roll out plans for their regions. While the provincial government has outlined the the 3 phase vaccine rollout plan, individual public health units will be responsible for the implementation in their local regions. With the support of the Vaccine Task Force, we have pulled together a document that provides links to more information from each public health unit. You can also find contact information for your public health unit here.
Key Provincial Updates and Resources for Health Professionals
Today, the government announced it is supporting the arts sector with a one-time investment of $25 million to help artists and arts organizations survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yesterday, the government outlined $14.3 million in ongoing funding that is being used to support approximately 300 Seniors Active Living Centres in 2020-21. This funding will help centres deliver virtual initiatives to keep seniors safe and socially connected during COVID-19.
On Friday afternoon, the Ontario government announced the movement of nine public health regions to new levels of the province’s COVID-19 Response Framework. This announcement included the activation of the “emergency brake” in Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, to move both regions immediately to Grey-Lockdown. The re-classification came into effect yesterday, March 1, at 12:01 a.m.
The statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 1 2021 is available here
For more information, we encourage you to visit the Government of Canada website.
Daily Reports
As of 10:30AM today, Ontario reported 302,8055 confirmed cases (increase of 966), 285,262 resolved cases, 6,997 deaths.
The Ministry is also reporting that 687 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19, 284 are in ICU and 189 are vented. To view these additional details:click here
Click Here to read the latest Ministry of Health Daily Report
World Health Organization Situation Reports are also available here
In the News For an interactive map tracking all cases across Canada and internationally, click here
Below are some key stories from today that may be of interest to
our members
We will continue to monitor this situation and keep you updated as more information becomes available. Thank you for the important work that you're doing and the sacrifices you're making to keep Ontarians safe. We appreciate everything that you're doing each and every day.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tiff Blair at tblair@werpn.com
Sincerely,
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