Public Health

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 ...

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 ...