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Ontario Proceeding with Second Dose Administration of AstraZeneca

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Ontario Proceeding with Second Dose Administration of AstraZeneca

May 21, 2021
Ministry of Health

TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other public health experts, is proceeding with second dose administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, beginning with those who received their first dose of the vaccine between March 10 and March 19, 2021.

For a limited time during the week of May 24, individuals who received their first...

Protect Yourself from Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

Learn How to Reduce Your Risk of Tick-Borne Illnesses During Warmer Seasons

TORONTO — As the weather is getting warmer, the Government of Ontario is reminding everyone to take the necessary precautions when spending time outdoors to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is a potentially serious infection that comes from being bitten by an infected blacklegged tick. Infected ticks can be found almost anywhere in Ontario, particularly in wooded areas or areas with...

South Frontenac Drive-Thru COVID Vaccination Clinic - Moderna Vaccine

Hosted in partnership with the Verona & Sydenham Medical Clinics, there will be a Drive-thru COVID vaccination clinic on Friday May 21st from 2-6pm at the South Frontenac Public Services Department at 2490 Keeley Rd in Sydenham – by appointment only.

If you have not yet received a first dose of any Covid vaccine, and you meet the current eligibility criteria as outlined on the KFLA Public Health website (e.g. age 40 and older, indigenous people, people with high risk health conditions, and...

Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2

TORONTO — With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended the Stay-at-Home Order (O. Reg. 265/21) until at least June 2, 2021. All public health and workplace safety measures under the provincewide emergency brake will also remain in effect. During this time, the government will prepare to administer the Pfizer vaccine to youth between the ages of 12 and 17, beginning the...

Do you want to volunteer? Become a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee

The County of Frontenac is seeking 2 community members for the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC).

The CDAC assists the County in setting priorities for sustainability in the Frontenacs, implementing the visions outlined in Directions for Our Future, the Economic Development Charter & Implementation Plan, and the Trails Master Plan.

Skills: May appeal to those who have an understanding of asset based community development, municipal planning, agriculture, food and beverage, business...