A Challenging Start to 2022, More Resources and a Continued Call to Get More Shots in Arms

Dear Members,

2022 has not started off the way we had hoped with the rapid increase in Omicron cases and the shift back to online learning for our kids. As Ontario struggles through what looks to be the most challenging wave of this pandemic, we remain heartened and continually in awe of the dedication of our teams in ensuring you do everything you can do keep your patients and community safe.

Pause of first doses of AstraZeneca/COVIDSHIELD Update

In This Issue:

  • Pause of first doses of AstraZeneca/COVIDSHIELD Update
  • mRNA Vaccines in Primary Care
  • Ontario Matching Portal
  • COVID-19 vaccination clinic workflow and mass upload tips & tricks
  • Community of Practice: Primary Care Participation
  • COVID@Home
  • A Big Thank You!

Dear Members,

Joint Letter on Vaccine dose intervals for Indigenous populations

To:    Premier Doug Ford
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minster of Health

Cc:    Dr. Dirk Huyer, Coordinator, Provincial Outbreak Response
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs
Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health (MOH)

Re: Changes to dosing schedule for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Urban Indigenous populations

March 26, 2021

Dear Premier Ford and Minister Elliott,