Large COVID-19 vaccination clinics to wind down next month, says WDG Public Health

Wellington-Dufferin-GuelphPublic Health says it will begin to shut down mass vaccination clinics starting in August as significant progress continues with the area'svaccination roll out.

Roughly 80 per cent of eligible residents in the area have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 64 per cent have received second doses, according to the health unit'swebsite.

"More than 375,000 doses have been administered locally; an incredible feat that could not have been achieved without this team,"Dr. Nicola Mercer,medical officer of health and CEO, said in a release.

Starting on Aug. 6, the following clinics will begin close:

• Aug.6:Clinic at the University of Guelph50 South Ring Rd., Guelph.
• Aug. 11: Clinic at Linamar/Skyjack 201 Woodlawn Rd W., Guelph.
• Aug. 20: Clinic at theWest End Recreation Centre 21 Imperial Rd S.,Guelph.
• Aug. 20:Clinic at the Alder Arena 275 Alder St., Orangeville.
• Aug. 20: Clinic at theCentre-Wellington Community Sportsplex 550 Belsyde Ave E.,Fergus.

Smaller clinics continue into the fall

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said it will continue to offer smaller vaccinationclinics in Guelph, Fergus and Orangeville, in addition toseveral pop-up clinics into the fall.

People won't need to make an appointment as clinics in the area will accept drop-ins forfirst and second doses, public health said.

Rita Isley, director of community health and chief nursing officer, encouraged people who still need to get the vaccine to head to clinics in the coming weeks.

"I encourage people to take advantage of the thousands of available appointments at our clinics before we move to the next phase," Isley said. "These last few weeks of our mass clinics are the easiest way to get your shot."