New location for COVID-19 mass immunization clinics in Espanola
Starting today COVID-19 mass immunization clinics held in Espanola will take place at Espanola High School.
That is according to Public Health Sudbury and Districts, which says dates and times of scheduled appointments will not be affected by the location change unless you are called and receive a new appointment time.
That applies to both first and second-dose appointments.
The Health Unit says this also applies to everyone who was planning to attend Wednesday’s walk-in clinic at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.
The agency reminds people who will be attending they can expect to wait in line and the walk-in clinic may not be suitable for those who cannot stand or wait for long periods of time.
If you have any questions about your appointment, you can call 705.674.2299 (toll-free 1.800.708.2505), between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week.
A look at local numbers
Public Health Sudbury is reporting two new cases of COVID-19, both in the Greater Sudbury area.
Considering resolved cases there are 30 active cases in the agency’s jurisdiction.
Health Sciences North reports 10 admitted cases, three with positive results and seven waiting for test results.
Of the three, two individuals are in intensive care.
Algoma Public Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19, from north Algoma.
Considering resolved cases there are four active cases in the Algoma District.
Of the four, one individual from the district is receiving hospital care.
Coronavirus restrictions
Canada’s chief public health officer expects to soon be able to provide a list of what fully-vaccinated Canadians can, and cannot, do, as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.
But Doctor Theresa Tam says much will depend on who you are, and where you live.
Tam says they’re developing a risk-assessment tool, in cooperation with the provinces, to help Canadians decide future actions.
Canada has surpassed its target of having at least 70 per cent of people having received at least one COVID-19 inoculation, and 20 per cent fully vaccinated.
But Tam notes being fully protected against the coronavirus is not a guarantee you won’t come down with the illness….so local public health advice will still have to be followed.