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<b>(UPDATE):</b> Three new cases in Guelph Tuesday, none in Wellington County

(UPDATE): Three new cases in Guelph Tuesday, none in Wellington County

Over 28,000 vaccine doses have been given in WDG Public Health region
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<updated>WATCH: </updated> COVID-19 vaccination booking system serving 375 people per minute

WATCH: COVID-19 vaccination booking system serving 375 people per minute

More than 45,000 people have already booked vaccination appointments
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<b>(UPDATE):</b> 28 new cases in Guelph over the weekend, 8 in Wellington County

(UPDATE): 28 new cases in Guelph over the weekend, 8 in Wellington County

Currently 73 confirmed active cases in Guelph, 19 in Wellington County
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Guelphites stand up to out-of-town 'COVID is over' protesters

Guelphites stand up to out-of-town 'COVID is over' protesters

Although the 'Hugs over Masks' group received some support from people passing by it received more middle fingers and a visit from the Grim Reaper
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Guelph remains at Red-Control Level

Guelph remains at Red-Control Level

Three regions are moving to new levels
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'Canada's supply of AstraZeneca vaccine is safe and effective:' WDG Public Health

'Canada's supply of AstraZeneca vaccine is safe and effective:' WDG Public Health

'I encourage every resident of the region to get vaccinated as soon as it is their turn with whichever approved vaccine is available to them,' says Dr. Nicola Mercer
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WDG Public Health expands face coverings orders

WDG Public Health expands face coverings orders

Now includes common areas of dwellings and staff-only areas of commercial businesses
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<updated>WATCH: </updated> Trudeau says Canada to begin receiving 1M doses of Pfizer vax per week

WATCH: Trudeau says Canada to begin receiving 1M doses of Pfizer vax per week

View the livestream feed of the press conference here
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<b>(UPDATE):</b> 3 new cases in Guelph Friday; 18,414 now vaccinated

(UPDATE): 3 new cases in Guelph Friday; 18,414 now vaccinated

Public Health says it has now vaccinated 7.2 per cent of its target
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U of G vaccination clinic prepares for Monday opening <b>(7 photos)</b>

U of G vaccination clinic prepares for Monday opening (7 photos)

The main lobby of University Centre at the U of G campus has been transformed into a mass vaccination clinic, which opens on Monday by appointment. At full capacity, depending on vaccine supply, the clinic is capable of vaccinating up to 2,000 people per day
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