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Michael Kras
12 Sep 2022

Hamilton confirms first human case of West Nile Virus this year

Hamilton public health has confirmed its first known human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the season. The news has prompted the city’s medical officer of health to move the local risk of WNV from...

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
15 Aug 2022

Hamilton’s Pier 4 beach closed due to blue-green algae

City of Hamilton Public Health has ordered the temporary closure of the public beach at Pier 4 Park due to the presence of toxin-producing blue-green algae in the water. Potential health risks are ass...

Michael Kras
08 Aug 2022

Hamilton remains under an extended heat warning

If you thought the start of a new week might bring some slightly cooler weather to Hamilton, think again. The city is reporting that Hamilton remains under an Extended Heat Warning this week, beginnin...

Michael Kras
01 Aug 2022

Hamilton warns of increased local risk for West Nile Virus

City of Hamilton Public Health is warning residents of an increased local risk of West Nile Virus (WNV). According to a release from the city, a batch of mosquitoes trapped this week in Hamilton teste...

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
29 Jun 2022

Hamilton is hosting a pop-up monkeypox vaccine clinic

Hamilton public health has announced that they will be opening a pop-up vaccine clinic for immunization against monkeypox for at-risk community members. The clinic will be hosted at the East End Publi...

Michael Kras
21 Jun 2022

Hamilton is under heat warning today

Here we go again: after Hamilton was under heat warning this past week, the city’s medical officer of health has issued another heat warning beginning today, Tuesday June 21st. A two-day heat event ...