Up to and including July 30, there have been 686,027 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given in Halton, to Halton residents. The data posted on Halton Region’s website show that 336,042 adults have received their first vaccine dose and 288,019 adults have received both first and second doses (numbers reflect Halton residents only). In addition, 41,267 12-to-17-year-olds have received their first vaccine dose and 30,599 have received both first and second doses (numbers reflect Halton residents only).
Moderna vaccines, approved for those 18 years of age and older, are available on a walk-in basis (no appointment needed) at Gary Allan Learning Centres, 3250 New Street (between Guelph Line and Walker’s Line) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Pfizer vaccines, approved for those 12 years of age and older, are available on a walk-in basis at Joseph Brant Hospital from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. Those who received their first AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccination can be scheduled for a second AZ dose by contacting the pharmacy where they received their first dose. Individuals who choose to have a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for their second dose can register through the region’s website or visit one of the local drop-in clinics.
Burlington currently has 18 active COVID-19 cases. There is still one ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at the Tansley Woods long-term care home. Joseph Brant Hospital’s website indicates that they are currently caring for NO confirmed cases of COVID-19. Great news! The vaccine clinic at Joseph Brant Hospital will be closing on August 16.
We are now in step 3 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen
As of July 16, Ontario is now in step 3, which allows larger outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people, indoor gatherings up to 25 people, indoor dining with physical distancing in effect, and indoor sports, meeting, and fitness facilities to a maximum 50% capacity. Retail capacity, real estate open houses, and personal care services are limited to the number of people that can maintain a physical distance of two metres apart.
A wide variety of entertainment facilities — museums, galleries, botanical gardens, casinos, cinemas, etc. — are limited to a 50% capacity indoors and 75% capacity outdoors, with specific limits in place for seated events. Dance facilities are restricted to smaller capacities.
Travel restrictions
As of now, American citizens and permanent residents of the United States may be allowed to enter Canada for discretionary travel if they qualify as fully vaccinated. Effective September 7, unless that date changes before then, all other foreign nationals who qualify as fully vaccinated may be allowed to enter Canada. Although there is a minimum 14-day quarantine in place, there is no longer a requirement for a hotel stopover for any travellers arriving by air. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test result is required whether you are entering Canada driving or flying. No test is required for flights within Canada. Even if you are seeking the fully-vaccinated exemption, you must have a quarantine plan in place for where you can stay for at least 14 days. All travellers to Canada must enter their information into ArriveCAN before and after their arrival in Canada. Canada has opened five additional airports for international arrivals: Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Quebec City, and Halifax.
The U.S. land border remains closed until August 21 and the Government of Canada continues to advise travellers to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada. Canadians can enter the U.S. by air and are able to travel back to Canada by air or through the land border.
Sources:
Government of Canada, 2021. Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 28, 2021. Url: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/07/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-july-28-2021.html (accessed July 28, 2021).
Halton Region, 2021. Status of COVID-19 Cases in Halton. Url: https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Immunizations-Preventable-Disease/Diseases-Infections/New-Coronavirus/Status-of-COVID-19-Cases-in-Halton (accessed July 30, 2021).
Joseph Brant Hospital, 2021. COVID-19. Url: https://www.josephbranthospital.ca/en/quality-and-performance/covid-19.asp (accessed July 30, 2021).
