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January 22nd Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members,
We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). This week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here.
There are several updates this week:
Vaccination Availability:
COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario
The Ministry is providing us lists of COVID-19 assessment centres on a regular basis. The list below will be updated once the information is received. Updates are also on the ministry's site; however, the spreadsheets below might be updated slightly quicker, depending on timing.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Originally posted Jan. 27, 2020. Last updated January 21, 2021
This page will provide updates on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they become available. The Ministry of Health has released guidelines for primary care, along with posters. A website for healthcare providers is now live. You can also access information for the public on their site.
Georgian Bay FHT: what it’s like at a COVID assessment centre
Collingwood Today article published January 6, 2021
By Erika Engel, Collingwood Today
Since March Maureen Sullivan’s work as a nurse practitioner has centred around testing for COVID-19.
Joint Letter to release Mental Health and Addiction Funding
January 19, 2021
Dear Minister,
We would like to thank you and your team for your ongoing work in ensuring the people of Ontario stay safe
as we combat the pandemic. Your tireless efforts are greatly appreciated.
COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated January 21, 2021 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 for patients, caregivers and the general public are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
January 15th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members,
We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). Each week, we advocate for a shared set of bottom-line messages to vaccine decision-makers. You can read the bottom lines for this week here.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated January 21, 2021 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO.
Joint Letter on Paid Sick Leave
January 14, 2021
Sent via email
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
Dear Premier Ford,
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the evidence has become clear: paid sick leave is essential to protecting our province from the catastrophic impacts of unchecked virus transmission, and its toll on marginalized populations.
Providing Comprehensive Care during COVID-19
Originally posted April 8, 2020. Last updated January 21, 2021.
Resources related to COVID-19 to provide comprehensive primary care are listed below. This list will be updated as more resources become available.