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SubscribeHealth Unit's COVID-19 Dashboard Shifts to Monday to Friday Reporting Starting in July
Starting in July, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) will be changing the frequency with which the online COVID-19 Dashboard is updated. Rather than the current seven-day-a-week schedule, the dashboard will be updated from Monday to Friday, except for statutory holidays observed by the Health Unit.
Heat and High Humidity Prompt One-Day Heat Alert
The current Environment Canada forecast is calling for high temperatures of 30º Celsius, and a humidex of 40 today, meeting the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s threshold for issuing a Heat Alert. The high heat and humidity expected throughout the day is a good reminder to dress in light clothing, take breaks from working outside and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The one-day heat alert will remain in effect until Wednesday, June 30th, when rain is expected to help cool temperatures and bring the humidex below 40.
Celebrate Canada Day Safely
This Canada Day, if you’re spending quality time together, do it in the great outdoors! Even though you might be fully vaccinated, it’s not yet time for close contact with those outside of your household. Please limit indoor gatherings and continue to follow public health guidance.
Health Unit Opens Shortened Second Dose Appointments to All Individuals 12 and Older
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) will expand shortened second dose intervals to all individuals 12 years of age and older, starting Monday, June 28th. Continued large deliveries of vaccine and additional staff resources at mass vaccination clinics, have given the Health Unit confidence that it can extend shortened second dose intervals to all individuals. The decision follows the Province’s announcement Friday to expand shortened intervals to all those over the age of 18. Starting Monday, June 28 at 8:00 a.m., anyone 12 years of age and older in the London and Middlesex region will be able to book their second dose appointments at the shortened interval of 28 days.
The Minimum 28-Days Between Vaccine Doses Is In Sight, As Health Unit Expands Shortened Interval…
With the Middlesex-London Health Unit’s largest ever vaccine shipment expected to arrive within days, and the addition of over 40,000 appointments to its mass vaccination clinics and another 2,000 through primary care, more people can now book second doses sooner. The Health Unit announced today that those who received a first dose of vaccine on or before May 30th, may now rebook their second dose vaccination appointment at a shorter interval, provided at least 28 days have passed since their first dose.
Media Advisory: News Conference About Vaccine Supply, Expanded Eligibility for Shortened Second…
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) will hold a news conference this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. to provide updates related to the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement from Middlesex-London Health Unit About The Road to Rock the Park
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has been involved in conversations recently related to the planning of The Road to Rock the Park patio series. The Health Unit is committed to working with organizers to ensure that events follow the guidelines and comply with the public health measures set out in the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020.
Delay in Pfizer Delivery Means More People Will Be Getting Moderna As Their Second Dose
In order to meet the challenges associated with a delayed delivery of Pfizer mRNA vaccine to the region next week, three mass vaccination clinics in the Middlesex-London region will only be providing the Moderna mRNA vaccine to adults this coming week. Starting Monday, June 21, Western Fair Agriplex, North London Optimist Community Centre and the Caradoc Community Centre in Mount Brydges will be offering only the Moderna mRNA vaccine to those over the age of 18 who attend for a first or second dose appointment. A limited supply of Pfizer will be available at each clinic exclusively and only for youth aged 12 to 17 years old.
Email Address, Phone Number Will Make Cancelling Unneeded Appointments Easier
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is making it easier to cancel second dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments for those who no longer need them. With shortened intervals between vaccine doses, increased supply, and local pharmacies offering a choice of mRNA or viral vector vaccines, a growing number of people no longer need second dose vaccination appointments originally booked for them when they received their first dose.
Celebrate Father's Day Safely
This Father's Day, if you're spending quality time together, do it in the great outdoors! Please, avoid any indoor gatherings and continue to follow public health guidance, even if fully vaccinated. It is not yet the time for close contact.