On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 128 residents and 7 staff members at Brucelea Haven Long Term Care Home (Walkerton, ON) and 86 residents and 13 staff members at the Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home (Wiarton, ON) received their second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. This initiative is part the Grey Bruce Health Unit’s push to complete vaccine coverage for all long-term care residents in Grey Bruce, as well as for those who care for them.
Brucelea Haven resident and President of the Resident’s Council, Pat Clark, said, “It is such a relief to get our second dose of the vaccine. Thank you to all the frontline workers for your continued support during this time. I look forward to the brighter days ahead.”
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Bruce County long term care staff members and essential caregivers also received their first vaccine doses as Ontario’s Phase 1 of the vaccination program continues. On Friday, February 19, at Brucelea Haven Long Term Care Home, 210 consenting staff members and essential caregivers, and 14 residents received their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine. On Sunday, February 21, at Gateway Haven Long Term Care Home, 134 consenting staff members and essential caregivers received their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID19 Vaccine.
The Grey Bruce Health Unit maintains vaccine administration and planning based on the Health Unit’s “COVID19 Vaccination Program Plan” with a focus on protecting the region’s most vulnerable populations. The Health Unit reminds the public that vaccinations are not yet available for the general public and that there is no appointment scheduling or vaccine waiting list at this time. Public Health will provide updates to the public when more information is available.
It continues to be a crucial time for exercising COVID-19 prevention measures. Please take action by staying home, and following the 3 W’s – wash our hands, watch our distance (6 feet), and wear our face covering correctly, and the 2 A’s – avoid crowds and arrange for outdoor activities when possible.
Warden Janice Jackson added, “I would like to once again thank the Grey Bruce Health Unit and our region’s frontline workers for continuing to provide care, advocating for safety, and rapidly vaccinating our high-risk and long-term care residents, and essential caregivers. Thank you to our residents, long term care staff, and families for your daily cooperation as we make each day better and push forward together.”
Bruce County’s Long Term Care Homes remain in full compliance with the Long Term Care Homes Act and all associated regulations. The homes continue to ensure a robust pandemic response, the Essential Caregiver Program, and virtual visiting opportunities. Families can continue to contact the Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven Administrators with any questions and concerns.
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