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We recognize that, at this time, people may want to gather to march and express themselves with respect to supporting efforts to address political and social issues. The Grey Bruce Health Unit has the responsibility to identify risk associated with any public health threat, including COVID-19. We remind people that gatherings increase the risk of transmission of disease.

As recommended by Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra, local employers are developing a workplace vaccination policy to protect their workers and the public from COVID-19. A workplace vaccination policy will identify the organizational expectations with regards to COVID-19 immunization of employees. This should include specific actions workers must take regarding alternatives such as regular testing in lieu of providing proof of vaccination status or a medical exemption.

For the week of September 6 – September 10, the Grey Bruce Health Unit will hold vaccine clinics at the following locations and times:

Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra, is recommending that local employers develop a workplace vaccination policy to protect their workers and the public from COVID-19. A workplace vaccination policy will identify the organizational expectations with regards to COVID-19 immunization of employees. Workplace vaccination policies should explain their purpose, specific actions workers must take regarding providing proof of vaccination status or a medical exemption, and timelines.

Following the direction of the Provincial government, the Grey Bruce Health Unit is working with partners to deliver 3rd dose COVID-19 vaccine to transplant recipients, patients with hematological cancers on active treatments, and recipients of an anti-CD20 agent.