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Michael Kras
26 Sep 2022

Hamilton residents ages 18+ can now book a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine

All Hamilton residents ages 18 and up are now able to receive a dose of the bivalent vaccine against COVID-19. As of Monday, September 26th, eligible adults in Hamilton can book their appointment to r...

Michael Kras
14 Sep 2022

Hamilton Public Library now lends out CO2 monitors

The Hamilton Public Library (HPL) has added something new to its list of lendable items, and it’s a tool that may prove very useful in the age of COVID-19. The HPL has announced that they are now of...

Michael Kras
12 Sep 2022

Ontario opens bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to residents 18+ this month

The Ontario government has announced that it will be opening eligibility for the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine dose to residents 18 and over this month. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, provided by Moderna ...

Michael Kras
06 Sep 2022

Hamilton opens COVID-19 booster doses to children aged 5 to 11

The City of Hamilton Public Health has opened up third booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to residents ages 5 to 11. This move, effective as of September 1st, has been prompted by a directive for ...

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...

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 ...

Michael Kras
13 Jul 2022

Ontario opens up fourth COVID-19 shots to residents 18+

Ontario has widened eligibility for fourth shots of the COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents ages 18 and up. Beginning on Thursday, July 14th at 8 am, eligible residents who have received a third v...

Michael Kras
10 Jun 2022

Hamilton hospitals will continue with mask mandates

In spite of the Ontario government’s announcement that provincial mask mandates will be lifted in remaining settings where they’re required – such as hospitals and public transit – Hamilton’...

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 ...

Michael Kras
17 May 2022

McMaster University will lift its mask mandate as of June 1st

Hamilton’s McMaster University has made some adjustments to its on-campus COVID-19 policies, including the lifting of its mask mandate as of June 1st, 2022. A release from the university notes that ...