COVID-19 Local News

Only eight charges were laid against York Region businesses for breaking public health directives, none of which were in Newmarket

'It's a small gesture on our part, but it seems to go along way,' says local franchise owner Jim Alexander

Employees who have been working day and night throughout the pandemic are increasingly subject to disrespectful and inappropriate behaviour toward them on the phones, in clinics and on the streets

"Most experts think the variants will win, but we think otherwise that the vaccines can win. But that requires a lot of speed and nimbleness," Dr. Karim Kurji

'I don't think ... lockdowns necessarily bring down case numbers,' says medical officer of health. 'We have excellent case management, and we know where the outbreaks are arising from.'

The brief survey will help the social enterprise company determine market demand for its services

'We are hoping to complete the 75+ age group in about seven to 10 days, meaning that we could potentially open up appointments to the next age groups soon, continuing to move down the age groups in five-year blocks," says associate medical officer of health

11 new cases in Newmarket, 7 more variant cases, 30 are active; York Region adds 169 more cases, 89 new variant cases, as incidence rate rises to 82; Ontario reports 1,791 new cases, variant cases total 1,370, and 18 more deaths

'I always tell people if you’ve got questions about vaccinations, talk to a vaccine expert, talk to your doctor. Don’t look at these social media posts,' scientist advises

'We know people are struggling both personally and financially, so we always go in with our best foot forward and let them know it's not personal,' says officer Rice