Mayor Meed Ward’s Weekly Update: April 19-25, 2021
Good Morning Burlington,Despite a flurry of restrictions and modifications by the Province over the weekend that I know many people found frustrating, progress continues to be made in Halton's vaccine distribution program. As of last Friday, eligibility expanded to
- Individuals (age 18 and older) with highest-risk and high-risk health conditions (see conditions for what qualifies as "highest-risk" and "high-risk" as identified by the Province) and one essential caregiver;
- Essential workers (age 18 and older) who cannot work from home (Group 1 as identified by the Province);
- Adults 50+ in an identified hot spot area (Adults 50 years of age and older living in the L9E postal code area in Milton); and,
- Remaining health care workers who live or work in Halton and cannot work from home.
Essential workers must bring a completed COVID-19 Proof of Employment Attestation Form to their appointment, confirming they are currently eligible based on the Province of Ontario eligibility guidelines for Group 1. More details can be found in my blog post from last week.Remember all adults over age 55 can now also book an appointment at local pharmacies with news released yesterday that this age is expected to drop to 40 tomorrow.If you are eligible, please book your appointment. If you know someone who needs help booking, or better understanding their eligibility, please reach out to them with this information.My weekly update - which includes both City and Halton Region Council meetings this week - can be found here: Mayors Weekly Public Update April 19-25.Sending you all continued wishes for good mental and physical health.Mayor Marianne Meed Ward