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Extreme Cold Weather Alert starting tonight (6:00PM)
Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 02:02 PM
Based on information from Environment Canada, Durham Region Health Department will issue an Extreme Cold Weather Alert starting tonight (6:00PM) for both the North and South weather zones that will remain in effect until 8:00 AM tomorrow (Thursday).
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Extreme Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperature is forecasted to reach -15 degrees Celsius or colder, and/or when the...

Extreme Cold Weather Alert starting tomorrow, February 23, 2022
Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 03:52 PM
Based on information from Environment Canada, Durham Region Health Department will issue an Extreme Cold Weather Alert starting tomorrow, February 23, 2022, in the afternoon for the North weather zone that will remain in effect overnight.
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Extreme Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperature is forecasted to reach -15 degrees Celsius or colder, and/or when the wind chill...

COVID-19 booster doses now available for Durham Region youth 12 to 17
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2022 01:33 PM
Durham Region Health Department has now expanded eligibility for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine for youth 12 to 17-years old, as announced by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Individuals 12 to 17-years old will now be able to receive a third dose booster at least 168 days after they received their second dose of a two-dose primary series.
In addition, youth 12 to 17-years old who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are recommended to receive a three-dose primary series and are eligible...

Extreme Cold Weather Alert starting tonight (7:00PM)
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2022 01:02 PM
Based on information from Environment Canada, Durham Region Health Department will issue an Extreme Cold Weather Alert starting tonight (7:00PM) for the North weather zone that will remain in effect until 7:00PM Friday.
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Extreme Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperature is forecasted to reach -15 degrees Celsius or colder, and/or when the wind chill is forecast to reach...

Vaccination Information for Children 5-11
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 10:45 AM
If you are looking for more information about the COVID-19 Vaccination for children 5-11 years old you can book an appointment with a Sick Kids clinician by calling 1-888-304-6558 or through their website at www.sickkids.ca/vaccineconsult
For reliable resources and vaccine clinic dates please visit durham.ca/covidvaccines#Children-5-11 or call the Vaccine Confidence Line 1-833-943-3900