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Health Department updates COVID-19 vaccination eligibility

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is updating eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to include third doses for individuals most at-risk of serious illness from the virus. In addition, eligibility is being expanded to include all youth born in 2009, allowing youth that are turning 12 later in 2021 earlier opportunities to be vaccinated.

On Aug. 17, the Ontario government announced that third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to specific vulnerable populations who are...

Local COVID-19 vaccine mass immunization clinics begin winding down

Whitby, Ontario – Effective August 14, Durham Region Health Department will begin winding down local COVID-19 vaccine mass immunization clinics, giving community members a few more weeks to get their first or second dose at one of these clinics.

Walk-in opportunities for either first or second doses continue to be available at all mass immunization clinics for anyone 12 and older. People are also still able to book appointments at www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or call 1-888-444-5113....

Public Open House for Regional Official Plan Amendment for Protected Major Transit Station Areas

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham, the Region of Durham is considering an amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) to implement policies that support transit-oriented development within Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) across the region. PMTSAs are generally defined as the area within an approximate 500 to 800 metre radius of a transit station, representing a 10 minute walk. A virtual Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting will be held to provide interested...

Clarington Public Library, museums, & archives open to the public in Step 3 Reopening

Clarington Public Library, Museums, & Archives is pleased to resume in-person services as part of the Province of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen Step 3. 

As of Wednesday, July 21, access to the collection shelves, computers, study tables, children’s areas, and public washrooms is open to the public at all four Clarington Public Library branches. Clarington Museums & Archives has also resumed in-person research services and self-guided exhibit tours by appointment at the Sarah Jane Williams...

Like, share and tag your COVID-19 vaccine selfie with the Health Department and win prizes

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department is joining the This Is Our Shot #TogetherAgain movement with the launch of a COVID-19 vaccine selfie campaign at all local COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

Starting today, July 26, This Is Our Shot #TogetherAgain – Roll Up Your Sleeves Durham photo selfie displays will be located at area COVID-19 vaccination clinics, encouraging residents to take a selfie after receiving their COVID-19 vaccine and posting it on social media to celebrate Durham Region’s...