Emergency Information

MEDIA RELEASE Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
May 5, 2021
Construction Site Workers are cautioned to get tested
An outbreak of COVID-19 at a large construction site in Kingston and the potential movement of some workers between job sites have prompted the Medical Officer of Health in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark to advise any construction/tradesworkers who have worked at any construction site in Kingston to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, and if symptoms...
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NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Booking for More People Individuals Aged 18 and Over in Hotspots Eligible to Book as of May 3
May 02, 2021 Ministry of Health
  TORONTO — Due to a stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply, this week, the Ontario government will further expand booking eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination appointments across the province.
As of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., individuals who are 18 and...
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Ontario Prepares to Accelerate Rollout as Vaccine Supply Increases Increased Allocations to Hot Spot Communities to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives
April 29, 2021 Ministry of Health
  TORONTO — In response to an expected increase in vaccine supply from the federal government, the Ontario government is preparing to ramp up its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to further support at-risk communities. This includes a targeted...
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Ontario Maximizing Critical Care Capacity to Support Hospitals New Emergency Measure Ensures Patients Receive High-Quality Care in the Right Setting
April 28, 2021 Ministry of Health
  TORONTO — In response to the recent and rapid rise in hospitalizations, ICU admissions and the threat to the province’s critical care capacity, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further...
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Ontario to Introduce Paid COVID-19 Leave Province to reimburse employers for up to three paid leave days related to COVID-19 for every employee
April 28, 2021 Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
    TORONTO – While Ontario government continues to work with the federal government to further support vulnerable workers by doubling payments made through the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) program, the province...
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