Update from the Grey Bruce Health Unit for Apr 8, 2021

Testing and case counts reported as of 23:59 hrs, April 7, 2021:

• 18 new case(s) reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce: 6 Blue Mountains, 4 Owen Sound, 3 Huron Kinloss, 1 West Grey, 1 South Bruce Peninsula, 1 Kincardine, 1 Hanover, 1 Arran Elderslie
• 898 confirmed cases
  • Includes 71 cases of Variants of Concern (VOC), 18 active
  • 1 cases referred to other health unit
  • 3 cases referred from other health units; 2 Blue Mountains, 1 Huron Kinloss
• 72 active case(s)
• 352 active high-risk contacts
• 822 resolved cases
• 1 confirmed case(s) hospitalized in Grey and Bruce due to COVID-19
  • 1 case hospitalized outside Grey Bruce
• 3 deaths
  • 1 additional death related to a Grey Bruce resident acquired the infection and was treated in a separate jurisdiction outside of Grey Bruce

• 84 cases reported in health care workers; reports health care workers living in Grey Bruce and working both in and outside Grey Bruce

Active Outbreaks:

• 0 Facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Hospitals
  • Outbreak at GBHS declared over
• 0 Facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Long-Term Care/Retirement Homes
• 0 Facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Schools
• 0 Facility(ies) in COVID-19 outbreak. Reported in Childcare Centres

Vaccine - Website - The Grey Bruce Health Unit COVID-19 Vaccination Program Plan

• Vaccine shipment week of April 5, 2021, 5980 doses received
• 36,028 total doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Grey and Bruce

Vaccine Progress April 5 (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)

Future Vaccination Planning:

Vaccine rollout: Detailed Vaccine Schedule for April 5 (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)

• For week of April 5, vaccinations will focus on: clients 60+ (Hockey Hubs); First Nation Communities; LTC/Retirement Home staff, residents and essential caregivers (2^nd dose); congregate settings, family health team clinics. For Stage 2 Priority groups see: Vaccine Three-Phase Plan (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)

• Notes:
  • Those turning 60 this year or older, born 1961 or earlier, can make appointments through the provincial on-line booking system for COVID-19 vaccinations at https://ontario.ca/bookvaccine. Those without access to the internet can call the toll-free number 1-888-999-6488.
  • Clients without a Health Care Provider or a Health Care Provider outside Grey Bruce, should call the toll-free number 1-888-999-6488.
  • For more information, please view the following: Implementation of Provincial Booking System Across Public Health Units | Ontario Newsroom
  • For detailed Frequently asked questions – visit: Book Vaccine Appointment (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)
  • Appointments are not available by calling your healthcare provider. Appointments are not available by calling the Health Unit.
  • No one will be left out.    

Actions Taken In the Past 24 Hours:

• Media Release Grey Bruce Priority Population Booking System Now Live and Vaccine for 60+
• Public Health has been actively engaged to support schools with ongoing updates and consultation meetings with local Boards and officials from all schools in Grey and Bruce
• GBHU COVID-19 Team continue with case and contact management, reporting, and responding to COVID-19 related calls. Contact tracing exceeds provincial targets with 100% of all cases contacted within 24 hours
• GBHU Team continue to ensure essential public health activities not related to COVID-19