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SubscribeCOVID-19 Vaccination Only Available to Those Over the Age Of 12
As current guidance does not allow for vaccinating those under the age of 12, the Middlesex-London Health Unit will not be extending COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to anyone who has not yet had their 12th birthday.
Hot Temperatures and High Humidity on the Way, Prompting a One-Day Heat Alert
While weather conditions in London and Middlesex County have been very muggy this week, Environment Canada’s latest forecast is calling for temperatures to reach 31º Celsius and for Humidex values of 39 tomorrow, enough for the Middlesex-London Health Unit to issue a one-day Heat Alert. The Alert will come into effect Thursday, August 12th, as temperatures climb throughout the day and will remain in effect until Friday morning, as temperatures are expected to remain above 20º Celsius overnight.
Health Unit Offers Hepatitis A Immunization Clinics After Declaration of Outbreak Linked to Frozen…
With the federal government’s declaration of a hepatitis A outbreak associated with frozen mangoes, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) announced today that it will offer free hepatitis A vaccination clinics Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th. The clinics are open to those who consumed any of the recalled products in the last two weeks and will be held at the Health Unit’s Citi Plaza offices, located at 355 Wellington Street, Suite 110, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. both days.
Stay Safe this Civic Holiday Weekend
If you're spending quality time together this Civic Holiday Weekend, plan to spend that time outdoors! Even though gathering limits have increased, it is still not the time to gather indoors, even if you are fully vaccinated. Continue to keep physically distant from others (two metres) and follow public health guidance.
Abundance of Moderna Ready to be Delivered at COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reaching out to residents who have yet to receive a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and asking that they consider choosing the Moderna vaccine. Since July 1st, the Health Unit has administered more than 81,000 doses of Moderna and received 24,256 doses of the vaccine in the same time frame. Because the number of vaccinations has declined over the last two weeks, the Health Unit and its partners currently have an excess of 21,300 doses of thawed Moderna vaccine in fridges that needs to be used by August 12th. This vaccine is above and beyond the doses already allocated to those with appointments to receive a second dose of Moderna. Vaccine that is removed from freezers and thawed must be used within 30 days.
Heat Alert in Effect for Today
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is reminding everyone who will be out enjoying the summer weather to take the necessary steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. With the current Environment Canada forecast calling for hot temperatures and high humidity, the Health Unit is issuing a one-day Heat Alert. The expected high of 31º Celsius today and a humidex reading expected to reach 35, meet the MLHU’s criteria for issuing the Alert. The Alert will only be in effect for today as overnight temperatures are expected to fall to 17º Celsius and showers are expected for Tuesday.
New Hours and Changes in Store for Mass Vaccination Clinics Starting in August
With more than 610,784 does of COVID-19 vaccine delivered since December 23rd, 2020 and the opening of mass vaccination clinics to walk-in traffic for first and second doses this week, changes are in store for the local vaccination effort. As of last Saturday, more than 79 percent of all those over the age of 12 in London and Middlesex County had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine; 56.6 percent had received two doses and are considered fully vaccinated.
Health Unit to Lift Last Remaining Section 22 Class Order Ahead of Province's Move to Step Three
After being in place since October 24th, 2020, the last remaining Section 22 Class Order put in place for all indoor sports and recreational fitness activities by the Middlesex-London Health Unit will be lifted today. The Order covered all gyms, health clubs, community centres, multi-purpose facilities, arenas, exercise studios, yoga studios, dance studios and other fitness facilities.
No Appointments Needed for First Doses at COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinics Starting Tomorrow
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is stepping up its effort to encourage as many people as possible to get vaccinated this summer, by reducing potential barriers even further. Starting Wednesday, July 14th, it will no longer be necessary to book appointments to receive a first dose of vaccine at one of the four mass vaccination clinics in London or Middlesex County. The addition of more walk-in options for those who have yet to receive their initial dose of COVID-19 vaccine is intended to make it easier for those individuals to get started on a two-dose summer and be protected against COVID-19.
Vaccine Interchangeability Remains Key to Ending Pandemic
With comments from the World Health Organization (WHO) being taken out of context, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is reiterating the importance of seeking the first mRNA vaccine available for any first or second doses of COVID-19 vaccine.