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Durham Region to introduce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Our community has shown great strength and resilience through the COVID-19 pandemic. People have come together to take care of one another; respect public health measures; protect the most vulnerable; and roll up sleeves to reduce pressure on our health-care system.

To continue to keep staff and the community safe, Durham Region is implementing...

Have questions about COVID-19 Durham Region?

To book a vaccine appointment online, or call 1-888-444-5113.

For information about vaccines visit durham.ca/COVIDVaccines .

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or are a contact of a case, book a COVID test  by completing the online assessment form at covidswab.lh.ca.  

For information about COVID-19 visit durham.ca/NovelCoronavirus.

Book now for Christmas tree collection in Brock, Clarington, Scugog and Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents in Clarington, Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge to book now to receive curbside Christmas tree collection in January. This booking system is part of a pilot project to help the Region plan more efficient collection routes.

When: Residents can book starting today, December 1. Addresses must be registered by Monday, December 27 at 4 p.m. in order for residents to receive curbside collection of their natural Christmas tree.

Where: The...

Durham Region residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a collaborative initiative to promote road safety, the Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents to drive with care when facing winter driving conditions.

During the winter, Regional Works depots are active and ready to respond to winter events. Preventative techniques are deployed throughout Durham Region, including anti-icing methods, which involves applying brine to dry roads before a storm. Prior to a winter storm, pre-wetted...

Parents invited to Virtual Town Hall to discuss paediatric COVID-19 vaccine

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is inviting area parents and caregivers of children five to 11-years old to attend a virtual town hall to discuss questions and concerns related to the paediatric COVID-19 Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine. The virtual town hall will feature discussion with a panel of local medical and health care professionals to provide parents and caregivers with an opportunity to get first-hand information on local children’s COVID-19 immunization clinics and participate...