As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve our community and employees continue to be our highest priority. We continue to assess our municipal operations and implement measures being recommended from both the provincial and federal governments to protect our community.
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Service information on some pages may not be accurate during this time. Please refer to our COVID-19 Program & Service Updates page for service changes.
Our community's health and wellbeing remain at the top priority for The Town of Cobourg. The Town's Emergency Control Group meets virtually every other day to collaborate with our community partners in order to share information, resources and to ensure we are prepared and implementing appropriate response measures across the municipality.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit continues to provide updates regarding the case counts and public health measures within Northumberland County including Cobourg.
Below you will find key pieces of information as they relate to the municipality and our community.
Who can get vaccinated? |
Anyone born in 2016 or earlier is eligible to get a first and second dose. Individuals 18 and over are eligible to schedule their booster dose appointment through Ontario’s booking portal, by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre, through Indigenous-led vaccination clinics, participating pharmacies and primary care settings. Booster appointments may be booked three months (84 days) after a second dose.
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Online Booking System for COVID-19 Vaccines |
Individuals who wish to make an appointment to receive a vaccine — or an individual trusted to make an appointment on their behalf — can visit Ontario.ca/bookvaccine for the provincial booking system. When booking an appointment, individuals will be asked for information from their green Ontario health card, birth date, postal code and email address and/or phone number. At the time of booking, eligible individuals will schedule their first, second or booster vaccination appointments.
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Volunteers Needed for Local Vaccination Clinics |
Volunteers are needed to assist at the Vaccine Clinic at the Cobourg Community Centre. Please visit Northumberland Covid-19 Vaccine Volunteers for the sign-up form and for more information. To assist driving elderly residents to the CCC Vaccine Site please contact Community Care Northumberland (call 705-653-7476). |
What to do if you have symptoms |
Most individuals with a positive result from a rapid antigen test will no longer be required or encouraged to get a confirmatory PCR or rapid molecular test.
Ontario Updating Public Health Measures and Guidance in Response to Omicron - December 30, 2021 news release. |
When to get tested for COVID-19 |
In response to the rapidly spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government has made some changes to protect high-risk settings, and continue to safeguard hospitals and ICU capacity. Testing guidelines have changed. Effective December 31, 2021, publicly-funded PCR testing is available only for:
Members of the general public with mild symptoms are asked not to seek PCR testing and to isolate at home. If your symptoms are severe, please seek medical attention immediately or call 9-1-1. Read more in the Updated Eligibility for PCR Testing and Case and Contact Management Guidance in Ontario backgrounder If you may have been exposed to COVID-19, visit ontario.ca/exposed for information. |
COVID-19 Testing Centres |
There are two dedicated COVID-19 testing Centres within Northumberland County: 1. NHH COVID-19 Assessment Centre
Visit COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre (nhh.ca) for more information. 2. Trent Hills COVID-19 Testing Centre |
Enhanced Vaccine Certificates with QR Code |
Effective January 4, 2022, the use of the enhanced COVID-19 vaccine certificate with QR code and the Verify Ontario app will be required where proof of vaccination is required. Download your enhanced vaccine certificate by visiting https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/, or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to have your vaccine certificate mailed. Visit a Service Ontario centre to receive a printed copy. |
Download the COVID-19 Alert Mobile App |
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