ontario coronavirus vaccine

• Retired general Rick Hillier leaving role as head of Ontario vaccine task force, Ford says

  Premier Doug Ford said Monday that retired general Rick Hillier will step away from the role when his contract expires on March 31 after turning down a request to stay on.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2021
  
• Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine rollout to family doctors, pharmacy pilot to start Friday

  Some Ontarians aged 60 to 64 will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine at their doctor's office as soon as this weekend, the government said Wednesday.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2021
  
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• Some Ontarians will soon be able to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at more than 300 pharmacies

  Ontario's health minister says some residents will soon be able to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at more than 300 pharmacies in three regions. 

  Health

  Mar 9, 2021
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• Proof of pre-existing illness not required for COVID-19 shot, Ontario health minister says

  Christine Elliott says she believes most people will come to the clinics when they are permitted and not take advantage of the honour system.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2021
• Ontario outlines how Pfizer vaccine delivery delay will affect its COVID-19 immunization plan

  In documents released Tuesday, officials said the known delivery reductions to Ontario are 'substantial' and vary week to week.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2021
• No severe adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines reported in Ontario thus far: officials

  Officials said that from Dec. 13 to Jan. 9, 21 "significant" but non-severe "adverse events" were reported, none of which involved people requiring hospitalization.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2021
• Ottawa seeking consultant to advise on coronavirus vaccine rollout amid questions

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said every Canadian who wants to get a coronavirus vaccine will be able to get one by September 2021.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2021
• Coronavirus: Ottawa aims to vaccinate all long-term care residents within weeks

  Residents of the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre received vaccinations against COVID-19 on Tuesday, the first long-term care home residents in Ottawa to get jabs.

  Jan 5, 2021
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• Ontario government defends rollout of COVID-19 vaccines amid criticism

  Ontario defended its COVID-19 vaccination efforts Monday as the province confirmed three more cases of a contagious new strain of the virus.

  Health

  Jan 4, 2021
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• Ontario says paramedics will be included in 1st phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution

  "Paramedics are within the health-care field and will be within the first phase which is extending to about March."

  Health

  Dec 30, 2020