Vaccine Status Report
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit - December 14th Vaccination Statistics For individuals 12 plus, our first dose vaccination rate was 94.8% last week and is 95.0% this week, and fully vaccinated rate was 92.7% and is 92.9% this week. For individuals 5 plus, our first dose vaccination rate is 90.0%, and fully vaccinated rate is 86.8%. Vaccination rate for 5 to 11 is 37% with a first dose – that is up from 16% last week As of December 12, 2021 a total of 322
Significant Increase in COVID-19 Cases in LGL
MEDIA RELEASE: Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit December 10, 2021 The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District health Unit has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the region with over 100 new cases since December 1st, and 81 active cases reported today. We have also been notified that the new COVID-19 variant may be present in some of the cases - we are waiting for whole genome sequencing to confirm it. Given this, it is important to careful
Expanded eligibility for 50 plus for 3rd Booster Doses
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit MEDIA RELEASE The Ministry of Health announced that starting December 13th, 2021, they will be opening up eligibility for 3rd doses to those over 50 years old (Born in 1971 and before) at 168 days after their second dose. The third will provide added protection against symptoms of COVID-19 and hospitalizations. This is particularly important for people with chronic disease, e.g. diabetes, COPD, hypertension, stroke, kidney, heart
The Holidays and Mental Health
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit The holidays can be especially challenging for people’s body image and mental health. Our Health Unit supports a “Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds” approach which focuses on promoting health for everyone by shifting the focus from weight and body size or shape, to overall health. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds promotes balanced eating, active living, and mental well-being for people of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Especially through
COVID-19 Vaccine Status Report
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit – December 7, 2021 Vaccination Statistics For individuals 12 plus, our first dose vaccination rate was 94.7% last week and is 94.8% this week, and fully vaccinated rate was 92.5% and is 92.7% this week. Vaccination rate for 5 to 11 is 16% with a first dose - 1892 vaccinations have been administered to date. As of December 5, 2021 a total of 315,310 vaccinations have been administered in the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIGHT THIS CHRISTMAS
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. ” Albert Schweitzer As we near the end of Year 2 of COVID-19, it has never been more important to provide support and love to our neighbours. The coronavirus pandemic is an epidemiological and psychological crisis. The enormity of living in isolation, changes in our daily lives, job loss, financi

Winter Parking Ban is now in Effect
In accordance with By-Law 89-19, on-street parking is prohibited, within the Village of Westport, between 2:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., from December 1st – March 30th. Vehicles in violation will be ticketed and/or removed at the owner’s expense.