6 new cases reported in past 24 hours in Grey Bruce:

South Bruce Peninsula - 2,

Owen Sound - 1,

Southgate - 1,

Northern Bruce Peninsula - 1

Grey Highlands - 1

o 6 cases referred from other health units:

South Bruce Peninsula - 3

Southgate - 2

Brockton - 1

· 870 confirmed cases

o Includes 58 cases of Variants of Concern (VOC), 21 active

· 68 active cases

· 425 active high-risk contacts

· 798 resolved cases

· 5 confirmed cases hospitalized in Grey and Bruce due to COVID-19

o 2 Grey-Bruce residents hospitalized outside of Grey and Bruce

· 4 deaths

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

· 32,134 total doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Grey and Bruce

o For week of April 5, vaccinations will focus on: clients 70+; First Nation Communities and First Nation Clients not living in First Nation Communities; Retirement Home staff, residents and essential caregivers (2nd dose); congregate settings, Family Health Team clinics. For Stage 2 Priority groups see: Vaccine Three-Phase Plan (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)

o Those turning 70 this year or older, born 1951 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.

o Clients without a Health Care Provider or a Health Care Provider outside Grey Bruce, should call the toll-free number 1-888-999-6488.

o For more information, please view the following: Implementation of Provincial Booking System Across Public Health Units | Ontario Newsroom

o For detailed Frequently asked questions – visit: Book Vaccine Appointment (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)

o Appointments are not available by calling your healthcare provider. Appointments are not available by calling the Health Unit.

source: Grey Bruce Health Unit