Final week for Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic Waterloo Region –This is the final week for the Cambridge Pinebush vaccination clinic that was set up as a temporary location to deal with an expected surge in demand for the new bivalent vaccines. Now that it is no longer needed, Public Health will return to operation of the regional vaccination clinics and mobile community outreach.

Pfizer bivalent booster doses available starting October 17 for anyone 12+ in Waterloo Region Waterloo Region - Starting Monday, October 17 anyone 12 years of age and older who has completed their primary series of COVID-19 vaccinations is now eligible for a bivalent booster dose at a regional vaccination clinic, or at a participating pharmacy or doctor's office across Waterloo Region. The Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent vaccine is recommended for individuals 12+ as a booster dose at six months since the previous dose (or at least three months with informed consent).

Food Recall Alert The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that Keampferia Galanga Powder (sand ginger powder) is being recalled from the marketplace due to aconitine contamination. The toxin, aconitine, comes from the roots of a poisonous plant.

Notice of Pesticide Use (1) Waterloo Region: Please be advised of the application of larvicide to the following locations for the control of West Nile Virus Vectors: Catch basins Sewage lagoonsDitches and standing waterBetween June 1, 2022 and August 31, 2022, municipalities within the Region of Waterloo will be conducting a larviciding program under the authority of the Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health to prevent the development of mosquito larvae into vectors of West Nile Virus. Altosid Pellets (PCP #21809, pellet) or VectoLex WSP (PCP #28009, pouch) will be placed by hand into catch basins of storm drains within the Region.

First influenza case in Waterloo Region for the 2021-2022 season Waterloo Region - The first lab-confirmed case of influenza A has been reported in a child in the Region of Waterloo. Sporadic cases of influenza A and B are occurring across Ontario, but overall, influenza activity throughout the province is considered to be low.

KidsAbility partners with Region of Waterloo to make it easier for children who need extra support to get the COVID-19 vaccine Waterloo Region – KidsAbility, an organization with a long history of supporting children in the community, is partnering with the Region of Waterloo to host vaccination clinics for children who would benefit from getting the vaccine in a supportive and comfortable environment. Starting this weekend, vaccination clinics at KidsAbility locations in Waterloo and Cambridge will make it easier for some of the region’s most vulnerable children to get vaccinated.

Public Health declares an outbreak with high-risk exposure to patrons Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health has declared a workplace outbreak at Junior’s Sportsbar & Grill. Five cases have been reported to date and are amongst staff.

Message from Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang on Homecoming Weekend Post-secondary students are an important and valued part of our community in Waterloo Region. This weekend, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Conestoga College will celebrate Homecoming.

Letter from Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang on Vaccination Policy for Post-secondary Institutions As post-secondary institutions across Ontario prepare for students to return to in-person learning and on campus living for the 2021-2022 academic year, ensuring high rates of vaccination among the student population will be critical to Ontario’s pandemic control. The COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular, the Delta variant have had a significant impact on Waterloo Region.

Public Health issues advisory related to COVID-19 outbreak at Mary River Mine Waterloo Region – Region of Waterloo Public Health is issuing an advisory to any individuals who have arrived in Waterloo Region from the Mary River Mine site in Nunavut (Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation) since April 30, 2021 to begin self-isolation immediately and contact Region of Waterloo Public Health at 519-575-4400. A large COVID-19 outbreak was declared at the Mary River Mine site of the Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in early May, involving the B.