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Niagara Falls
Friday, March 29, 2024
Good news: No patients with COVID inNiagara hospitals

Niagara Health has no COVID-19 patients in itsĀ hospitals for theĀ first time since September 2020.

The health organization said having no COVID patients is a step in the right direction in getting through the pandemic.

ā€œThis is the result of the efforts and dedication of the entire Niagara Health team,ā€ saidĀ Linda Boich, executive lead in theĀ Niagara COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force.

ā€œWe are grateful to them for their professionalism and commitment to our patients and their families, which are making a positive difference during a difficult time,” said Boich.

“Weā€™re also thankful to our partners and our community for their support and efforts throughout the pandemic.ā€

Niagara Health said the milestoneĀ also reflects the success COVID-19 vaccines areĀ having on limiting the transmission of the virus in the region.

ā€œWe are getting closer to putting the pandemic behind us as more people get vaccinated,ā€Ā chief of staffĀ Dr. Johan Viljoen saidĀ in a news release.

ā€œGetting vaccinated against COVID-19 is critical to preventing a fourth wave and ending this pandemic. We encourage anyone who has not yet been vaccinated with a first and/or second dose to do so.ā€

The Seymour-Hannah vaccination clinic in St. Catharines is open for walk-ins and for booked appointments. There are also a number of other opportunities to get vaccinated in the community. More details about clinics can be found at www.niagarahealth.on.ca/site/vaccination-clinic.

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