Ontario Health News and Updates
Originally published October 20, 2020. Last updated March 16, 2021.
This page will provide regular updates and information about Ontario Health Teams (OH), which will impact members the most.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Originally posted Jan. 27, 2020. Last updated February 16, 2023
This page will provide updates on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they become available. The Ministry of Health has released guidelines for primary care, along with posters. A website for healthcare providers is now live. You can also access information for the public on their site.
2021 COVID-19 News and Updates
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COVID-19 Situation Reports 2022
Here is a complete list of COVID-19 situation reports received in 2022 up to May 11, 2022.
Refugee HealthLine: Request for Health Care Providers to Provide Transitional Care for Refugees
The Ministry of Health (the “ministry”) is supporting newly arriving refugees and people arriving through other exceptional humanitarian authorizations (e.g., Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel) by providing a toll-free, multi-lingual, Refugee HealthLine where they can connect with health care providers who deliver services funded by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), the Interim Federal Health Program, or through provincial programs such as transitional health care and services, including but not limited to primary care, specialist care, and mental health supports.
AFHTO's Response to Ontario's 2022 Spring Budget
TORONTO, April 29, 2022 /CNW/ - On behalf of the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) members across the province, AFHTO welcomes the investments in home care, mental health care, and health human resources in the 2022 Ontario Budget, Ontario's Plan to Build.
Updated primary care guidance document, revocation of Directive #2 and other supports
Dear Members,
With the announcement on February 14th that the government is moving to the next phase of reopening on February 17th, now more than ever it’s important to keep the pressure on ensuring more Ontarians get vaccinated. Thank you again for all your hard work in supporting your patients and community in all aspects of the pandemic efforts, while also managing the critical work of keeping your doors open for primary care.
COVID-19 Outpatient Therapies, Vaccination Updates and Other Updates
Dear members,
January has been an incredibly difficult month, and we want to thank you and your teams for all that you have done, and continue to do, for your patients. Encouragingly, the latest update on COVID-19 projections from the Science Table indicates that while hospital and ICU admissions continues to be high, Ontario data shows that vaccination (including third doses) is providing strong protection against serious illness.