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Michael Kras
17 Jul 2023

Hamilton launches local program for free COVID test kits

As the province ended its Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Distribution program on June 30th, the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Public Health are launching a local program to distribute COVID-19 testing kits....

Michael Kras
24 Apr 2023

Hamilton recommends COVID vaccine boosters for high-risk populations

Hamilton public health is recommending boosters of the COVID-19 vaccine for residents who are at high risk of severe illness from infection. In line with directives from the Ontario government, Hami...

Michael Kras
19 Apr 2023

Hamilton hospitals drop mask requirement this week

Hospitals in Hamilton will no longer require masks for visitors and patients beginning Wednesday, April 19th. A release from Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton explains ...

Michael Kras
19 Dec 2022

Hamilton opens bivalent COVID booster to all residents ages 5+

Hamilton residents ages 5 and up are now eligible to receive a bivalent booster of the COVID-19 vaccine. The move comes in alignment with direction from the Ontario government following Health Canada�...

Michael Kras
09 Dec 2022

Hamilton urges locals to get their flu shot

Amid an imposing ‘triple threat’ of respiratory viruses circulating – influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 – the City of Hamilton is urging residents to protect themselves and the community as optimal...

Michael Kras
06 Dec 2022

Flu, cold, and COVID clinic opens at St. Joe’s in Hamilton

With the season of viral spread in full swing and our healthcare capacities stretched thin, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) has opened a dedicated clinic for COVID-19, cold, and flu treatmen...

Michael Kras
14 Nov 2022

Ontario urges public to wear a mask amid paediatric health crisis

Ontario’s medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, is urging Ontarians to mask up in indoor public spaces amid intense pressures on the province’s healthcare system, particularly paediatric ca...

Michael Kras
01 Nov 2022

Hamilton opens up flu shots to the general public today

All Hamilton residents are able to get their annual flu vaccine for 2022 as of today, November 1st. Ontario public health has announced that flu shots are widely available to individuals free of charg...

Michael Kras
21 Oct 2022

Hamilton will be opening the flu shot to the public soon

As the cooler weather arrives, Hamilton is certain to see an uptick in cold, flu, and COVID-19 cases. On top of the city opening up the most recent bivalent COVID-19 booster to eligible residents ages...

Michael Kras
18 Oct 2022

Hamilton opens bivalent COVID booster to residents 12 and up

Ahead of what is sure to be a challenging fall and winter for spread of COVID-19, Hamilton public health has opened the bivalent vaccine booster to residents ages 12 and up. Following Health Canada’...