COVID-19 Local News

Chiropractors, registered massage therapists, opticians and school nurses are among the group that can now book appointments at three public health clinics

The last day worked at the Bayview Avenue location was March 9

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here

At a pandemic anniversary, Mayor John Taylor reflects on the successes, challenges and pivots — some that that will be long-lasting — for himself, the municipality and the community

The March 22 committee of the whole meeting agenda also includes the annual town water quality report, and approval of telephone and online voting as an option in the next municipal election

'The quicker we can get the most number of our residents vaccinated in the short term with even one dose, the better it is for everybody,' says York Region’s associate medical officer of health

The service is similar to a safe drug use site that many other communities have, minus the face-to-face contact and with a delay in the arrival of medical help in emergencies, says wellness collaborative team lead 

More than 45,000 people have already booked vaccination appointments

14 more cases in Newmarket, 65 are active, and 1 more death; York Region confirms 147 more cases, 3 more deaths, as incidence rate rises to 68 — up from 53 in a week; Ontario reports 1,268 new cases, 9 more deaths, positivity rate rises to the highest level in nearly 3 weeks

The monotony of life under COVID-19 has changed and restricted what we fantasize about as we struggle to envision life during and after the virus