News Releases

Hamilton Public Health Services encouraging young people to roll up their sleeves with back-to-school just over six weeks away

July 23 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton healthcare partners continue to make progress in vaccinating members of the community who fall into the Province’s COVID-19 Vaccination Framework. We are pleased to announce that to date, we have administered approximately 700,857 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Upwards of 76.3 per cent of Hamiltonians over the age of 18 have received a vaccine to date with 62.1 per cent having completed their vaccine series. In addition, 64.5 per cent of youth ages 12-17 have received a first dose to date and 39.1 per cent have completed their vaccine series.

Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program and clinic updates

July 8 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton healthcare partners continue to make progress in vaccinating members of the community who fall into the Province’s COVID-19 Vaccination Framework. We are pleased to announce that to date, we have administered approximately 607,787 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Upwards of 74.5 per cent of Hamiltonians over the age of 18 have received a vaccine to date with 48.1 per cent having completed their vaccine series. In addition, 60.2 per cent of youth ages 12-17 have received a first dose to date.

Cancellation of Heat Warning

July 7 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the Heat Warning issued on July 4, 2021

Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton July 5, 2021

July 4 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on July 5, 2021. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. Hot and humid conditions Monday through Tuesday. Maximum daytime temperatures from 31 to 34 degrees Celsius are expected with humidex values near 40. Overnight low temperatures are forecast to fall to only 21 to 23 degrees, providing little relief from the heat.

Cancellation of Heat Warning - June 28, 2021

June 30 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the Heat Warning issued on June 28, 2021

Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton June 28, 2021

June 28 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on June 28, 2021. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. Afternoon temperatures near 31 degrees and humidex values near 40 are expected today and Tuesday. An overnight low near 20 degrees is forecast tonight, providing little relief from the heat.

Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on accelerated second doses

June 18 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton healthcare partners continue to make progress in vaccinating members of the community who fall into the Province’s COVID-19 Vaccination Framework. We are pleased to announce that to date, we have administered approximately 443,578 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Upwards of 71.8 per cent of Hamiltonians over the age of 18 have received a vaccine to date with 18.9 per cent having completed their vaccine series. In addition, 53 per cent of youth ages 12-17 have received a first dose to date.

First human case of West Nile Virus reported in Hamilton this season

June 10 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton has received confirmation of the first local human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this season prompting the Medical Officer of Health to move the WNV risk from low to moderate. Residents are reminded to protect themselves against mosquito bites and to remove standing water from private property to prevent mosquito breeding.

Cancellation of Heat Warning - June 5, 2021

June 8 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the Heat Warning issued on June 5, 2021.

Heat Warning notification for the City of Hamilton June 6, 2021

June 5 2021

HAMILTON, ON -The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on June 6, 2021. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. Daytime highs 31 to 34 with overnight lows 20 to 22 The City of Hamilton and participating community agencies are responding to the heat by offering “cool places” to go during all stages of a heat event. These locations can be identified by a “Cool Down Here” sign at the entrance.

Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccination program update on second dose intervals for “high-risk” healthcare workers

May 18 2021

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton healthcare partners continue to make progress in vaccinating members of the community who fall into Phases 1 & 2 of the Province’s COVID-19 Vaccination Framework. We are pleased to announce that to date, we have administered approximately 252,370 doses of COVD-19 vaccine – with over 49.2% of Hamiltonians over the age of 18 receiving a vaccine to date. In accordance with Provincial direction, healthcare workers who have been identified in the "high-risk" category qualify to have their second doses moved to earlier than 16 weeks.

City of Hamilton confirms first case of bat rabies in 2021

May 13 2021

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton Public Health Services received confirmation of the first positive rabid bat since July 2019. Unfortunately, the rabid bat had bitten a Hamilton resident who is now being treated by healthcare providers. This serves as a reminder to stay away from bats and other animals that can carry rabies such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, as well as stray or unknown cats and dogs.

Public Health Services declares COVID-19 outbreak at Rebecca Towers apartment complex

May 4 2021

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton Public Health Services has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Rebecca Towers (235 Rebecca Street), a 164 unit 17-storey apartment building in Hamilton. Currently there are 28 active COVID-19 cases, and a total 55 cases and one death having been identified since the middle of March. These cases are spread across 17 different units on 10 separate floors. We appreciate how concerning this is for the residents of this building and the impact COVID-19 is having on their tight-knit community.

City of Hamilton Public Health Services issues Health Promotion and Protection Act Section 22 Class Order to identify and manage COVID-19 outbreaks in workplaces

May 3 2021

HAMILTON, ON – City of Hamilton Public Health Services has issued a Health Promotion and Protection Act Section 22 Class Order, to break the chain of transmission within local workplaces where COVID-19 or its variants are determined to be spreading.

Two positive cases of COVID-19 at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market

April 16 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Farmers’ Market are advising residents that two individuals working at a stall in the Hamilton Farmers’ Market have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals last worked at the Hamilton Farmers’ Market on April 8, 2021 and are currently in self-isolation.

Public Health investigation concludes with disciplinary action

March 23 2021

HAMILTON, ON - A recent investigation by the City of Hamilton into allegations of improper vaccine distribution at one of its pop-up clinics has resulted in three nurses in public health receiving disciplinary action.

COVID-19 Update: Updates from the City of Hamilton

March 1 2021

HAMILTON, ON – Earlier today, Mayor Fred Eisenberger joined Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, and the City’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Director, Paul Johnson to update media and the community on the City’s response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program update

February 19 2021

HAMILTON, ON – Today, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, presented the local COVID-19 vaccine plan to the City of Hamilton’s Board of Health Committee. This plan spoke to the phasing as recommended by the Province’s COVID-19 Vaccination framework, as well as how Hamilton Public Health Services will work with the Hamilton Health Partners and other community partners to implement this plan. The city of Hamilton’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan was presented to the Province late last week and was met with positivity and praise.

COVID-19 variant identified in Hamilton

February 17 2021

HAMILTON, ON - The UK variant of COVID-19 has been identified in a positive COVID-19 case in the city of Hamilton. Modelling and epidemiological studies suggest that the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom can spread easier and faster. Hamilton Public Services continues to monitor the local situation as it relates to COVID-19 and the presence of variants within the community.

Cold Weather Alert Cancelled