A healthcare professional giving a vaccine to a girl. © Can Stock Photo / dolgachovA healthcare professional giving a vaccine to a girl. © Can Stock Photo / dolgachov
Midwestern

Local COVID-19 vaccination rates creep up

COVID- 19 Vaccination rates vary across Midwestern Ontario.

In Wellington Dufferin Guelph, Public Health reported 87% of residents over 12 are fully vaccinated. The health department reports unvaccinated residents are 17.4 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to vaccinated individuals.

Huron Perth Public Health reports 83.4% of of eligible residents have two doses.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit reports 84.2% of residents 12 plus are fully vaccinated.

Across Ontario, 79.7% of people aged five and up have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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