COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated May 2, 2022 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO.
Ukrainians Fleeing War: Early Assessment Considerations for Primary Care Providers
Today, the Ontario government announced the launching of a suite of supports for Ukrainian families arriving under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel. The supports available include Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage. Please find the News Release here and additional information on coming to Ontario from Ukraine here.
Updated primary care guidance document, revocation of Directive #2 and other supports
Dear Members,
With the announcement on February 14th that the government is moving to the next phase of reopening on February 17th, now more than ever it’s important to keep the pressure on ensuring more Ontarians get vaccinated. Thank you again for all your hard work in supporting your patients and community in all aspects of the pandemic efforts, while also managing the critical work of keeping your doors open for primary care.
Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated February 14, 2022 *NEW*
Resources related to COVID-19 for the management and operations of primary care team locations are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
COVID-19 Outpatient Therapies, Vaccination Updates and Other Updates
Dear members,
January has been an incredibly difficult month, and we want to thank you and your teams for all that you have done, and continue to do, for your patients. Encouragingly, the latest update on COVID-19 projections from the Science Table indicates that while hospital and ICU admissions continues to be high, Ontario data shows that vaccination (including third doses) is providing strong protection against serious illness.
Infection Control Resources and Tools
Originally posted Mar 10, 2020. Last updated January 4, 2022 *NEW*
We have created a list of infection prevention and control tools and resources. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
Aug. 24 Update on COVID Vaccines and Resources
Dear Members,
Like many of you we share the collective disbelief that we are in Wave 4 of the pandemic, with numbers increasing daily and back to school being just around the corner. We know how tired you are but despite that exhaustion, you are and have always been there for your patients and community.
Thank you again for all you do day in and day out, especially during these unprecedented and challenging times. Please find below some additional resources and supports you may find helpful.