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Have questions about COVID-19 Durham Region?
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2021 03:23 PM
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.
Health Department reports first West Nile virus positive mosquitoes for 2021
Posted on Friday, July 23, 2021 10:08 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department has received notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Ajax. Positive confirmation was received on July 22. These are the first mosquitoes in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The Health Department cautions that with positive test results, it’s important for area residents...
Durham Region to collaborate with community partners on Oshawa Micro-Housing Project
Posted on Friday, July 23, 2021 09:31 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham will partner with Lakeridge Health, Ontario Tech University and Durham College on the Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project.
The Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project is a 10-unit micro-home community in central Oshawa that will offer temporary transitional housing with various supports, including financial assistance, employment services, mental health and addictions supports, life skills teaching and more. Occupancy is projected for fall 2021.
Lakeridge...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of July 19,2021
Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:53 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 19 indicate that four beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
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Beaverton Beach South |
Brock |
Posted |
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Beaverton Beach North |
Brock |
Posted |
Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 01:29 PM
Misconception: There has been no opportunities for public input into the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility.
Fact: A Public Information Centre on the siting options for the facility was held in early 2020 to obtain public input. There is also a dedicated webpage at durham.ca/ADProject for the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and AD Facility that includes links to all Council reports and information reports, a FAQ section, and a dedicated email for the public to submit questions or comments...
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