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We expect to update the vaccine distribution information Monday to Friday at 1:30 p.m. using data that are current as of 11:59 p.m. the previous day.
Background
As part of its pandemic response and recovery efforts, the Region of Waterloo has formed a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) Deputy Chief Shirley Hilton will lead the task force, which will draw on expertise of staff from several agencies.
The task force will ensure an efficient, equitable plan is in place for delivery of the immunization program. The task force will take their guidance from the Provincial task force in the planning and delivery of the immunization program; ensuring high risk populations are prioritized and that the vaccine is distributed safely and securely.
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Task force members
- Karen Redman, Regional Chair
- Bruce Lauckner, Region of Waterloo CAO
- Connie MacDonald, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, Region of Waterloo
- Deputy Chief Shirley Hilton, WRPS
- Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health
- Dr. Sharon Bal, Primary Care Physician Lead
- Inspector Jennifer Davis, WRPS
- Nicolaas Jonkman, Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Advisor, WRPS
- Richard Hepditch, Waterloo Fire Chief
- Karen Quigley-Hobbs, Director Infectious Disease, Sexual Health and Harm Reduction, Public Health
- Douglas Bartholomew-Saunders, Commissioner Community Services, Region of Waterloo
- Stephen VanValkenburg, Chief, Paramedic Services
- Ron Gagnon, President and CEO Grand River Hospital
- Karyn Lumsden, Vice President, Home and Community Care, Waterloo Wellington LHIN
- Vickie Murray, Director of Pharmacy of GRH and St Mary’s
Task force news
Related links
- COVID-19 Vaccine Community Stakeholder Information Session VIDEO
- Waterloo Region COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation Plan - February 12, 2021 (Region of Waterloo)
- Waterloo Region Five Types of Clinics - February 12, 2021 (Region of Waterloo)
- Waterloo Region COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Placemat (Region of Waterloo)
- COVID-19 Vaccines (Region of Waterloo)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Toolkit (Region of Waterloo)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions (Region of Waterloo)
- Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Placemat (Province of Ontario)
- Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force (Province of Ontario)
- Ethical framework for COVID-19 vaccine distribution (Province of Ontario)
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