- Michael Kras
- 21 Jul 2022
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers
The day has finally come: Health Canada has officially approved the Moderna Spikevax vaccine against COVID-19 for infants and young children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old. This marks the...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Jul 2022
Here’s how you can book your 4th COVID vaccine dose in Hamilton
Last week, the Ontario government expanded eligibility for fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to residents ages 18 and up who received a third dose at least 5 months ago. As of July 14th, Hamilton ...
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- Michael Kras
- 06 Jun 2022
Hamilton is investing $3.6 million in air purification for city facilities
The City of Hamilton has announced its plans to invest $3.6 million into air purification improvements across city facilities. The support comes through the federal government’s Investing in Canada ...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Apr 2022
COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid available by prescription at Hamilton pharmacies
Some Hamilton residents sick with COVID-19 may be eligible to receive a prescription for Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment in the form of oral medication that can significantly reduce the risks of seve...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Apr 2022
Hamilton opens fourth COVID-19 boosters for residents 60 and up
As the city faces an aggressive sixth wave of the pandemic, Hamilton public health has opened up eligibility for fourth booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents aged 60 and up as well as Ind...
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- Michael Kras
- 17 Mar 2022
Hamilton public schools shorten mask policy to April 1st
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) still plans to continue enforcing mask-wearing at the city’s public schools after the provincial mandate ends on March 21st; however, they’ve s...
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- Michael Kras
- 14 Mar 2022
Hamilton has made wastewater data available to help track COVID-19
The City of Hamilton has now made local wastewater data public online as a means of tracking the status of COVID-19 in the city. This comes after months of the city resisting making its wastewater dat...
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- Michael Kras
- 09 Mar 2022
Ontario plans to remove mask mandates after March Break
Just over a week after proof of vaccination in select settings was lifted province-wide, the Ontario government has announced its plans to drop provincial mask mandates following March Break. Ontarioâ...
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- Michael Kras
- 24 Feb 2022
Health Canada approves first homegrown, plant-based COVID-19 vaccine
Canada’s first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine officially received full approval from Health Canada on Wednesday. The vaccine, created by Quebec-based Medicago, isn’t just notable for being the first a...
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- Michael Kras
- 14 Feb 2022
Ontario announces plans to remove COVID-19 measures
The Ontario government has announced its plans to remove some province-wide protections against COVID-19. Premier Doug Ford spoke on Monday morning to reveal the province’s plans to let go of measur...
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