COVID-19 vaccine

Michael Kras
09 Apr 2021

COVID-19 vaccine now available for Hamilton residents aged 50+ in two hotspots

If you’re 50 years of age or older, and living in one of two identified COVID-19 hotspots in Hamilton, you may be able to get your vaccine now. As part of the provincial government’s plan to targe...

Michael Kras
08 Apr 2021

Hamilton reps outraged as lower city pharmacies excluded from vaccine program

When the provincial government announced that 21 pharmacies in Hamilton would be carrying and administering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents, it seemed like a solid step of progress for local v...

Michael Kras
06 Apr 2021

Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands to residents aged 60+

As COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues slowly but surely in Hamilton, the city has further widened its eligibility to a larger pool of residents. As of Monday, April 6th, Hamilton residents aged 60 and...

Michael Kras
02 Apr 2021

COVID-19 vaccines now available at some Hamilton pharmacies

Some eligible Hamilton residents will soon be able to get their COVID-19 vaccine at a selection of local pharmacies. The Ontario government announces that a total of 21 pharmacies in the Hamilton area...

Michael Kras
29 Mar 2021

Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands to residents 70 and up

As of Monday, March 29th, COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Hamilton has further expanded to another portion of the local population. Residents aged 70 and up are now eligible to book an appointment for the...

Michael Kras
26 Mar 2021

McMaster University receives $5 million for study on vaccines in long-term care

Hamilton’s McMaster University is once again leading the pack in terms of research and innovation, receiving a $5 million grant to conduct research on vaccination against COVID-19 in long-term care ...

Michael Kras
25 Mar 2021

Hamilton expands COVID-19 vaccine rollout with five pop-up clinics

As COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues and further portions of the population become eligible for their shot, Hamilton public health is launching five new, temporary pop-up vaccination clinics next wee...

Michael Kras
24 Mar 2021

Hamilton doctor predicts return to lockdown “by this Friday”

A Hamilton public health doctor and communicable disease specialist is predicting that the city could be headed back into COVID-19 lockdown “by this Friday.” Dr. Doug Sider – a retired physician...

Michael Kras
24 Mar 2021

Hamilton nurses disciplined after COVID-19 vaccine investigation

Following a recent investigation by the City of Hamilton, three nurses working for public health have been disciplined for inappropriately administering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals currently outs...

Michael Kras
22 Mar 2021

Hamilton’s first large-scale COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens today

Signalling a solid move forward in the city’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Hamilton’s first large-scale vaccine clinic officially opens its doors for operation today. The clinic has opened at FirstOn...