York Region Coronavirus

• York Region opens COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents aged 45-59 in 5 communities

  In a news release issued Tuesday, officials said eligible residents will be able to book appointments beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2021
  
• Ontario labour minister says 25 tickets issued in big-box store blitz, 242 stores inspected

  Monte McNaughton says the province ticketed stores for failing to enforce physical distancing and masking rules, and also for failing to have installed some plexi-glass barriers.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2021
  
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• York Region to enter lockdown zone in Ontario’s COVID-19 pandemic plan

  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 14, York Region will move from the red zone and enter into the lockdown zone.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2020
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• 11 coronavirus cases linked to group playing soccer at Vaughan sports centre

  The public health unit says the players wore masks during the game but not while they were in the change rooms.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2020
• Stricter measures in effect in York Region amid rising coronavirus case numbers

  Stricter public health measures come into effect in York Region today in a bid to tackle what the Ontario government has called an "alarming" surge in COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  Oct 19, 2020
• Coronavirus: 30 cases confirmed among workers at Vaughan mushroom farm

  Officials said they were first notified of a case at Ravine Mushroom Farm on June 27. 

  Health

  Jul 6, 2020
• Coronavirus: Estée Lauder employee in Markham, Ont., dies of COVID-19

  The woman worked at the cosmetic company's manufacturing facility located near Warden Avenue and Alden Road. 

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2020
• Coronavirus: York Region closes forests, 120 km of trails due to COVID-19

  The tracts cover 2,300 hectares of land throughout the region.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2020