{"id":1093,"date":"2021-09-15T16:44:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T21:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2021-09-15T16:46:41","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T21:46:41","slug":"my-daily-covid-update-on-september-15-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/15\/my-daily-covid-update-on-september-15-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"My Daily #COVID #Update on September 15, 2021 for #Ward24 #Scarborough And #Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Neighbours, <a><\/a><a><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would like to thank all Team Toronto partners for making getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as easy as possible and thank you Toronto for rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/?accordion=city-immunization-clinics\">COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated<\/a> page for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Team Toronto Mobile Strategy launches Days of Vaxtion to encourage all Torontonians to get fully vaccinated \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/team-toronto-mobile-strategy-launches-days-of-vaxtion-to-encourage-all-torontonians-to-get-fully-vaccinated\/\"><strong>News Release<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>#DaysofVaxtion is a city-wide series of pop-up vaccination clinics starting Thursday, September 16, and running through this weekend. The campaign is part of Team Toronto\u2019s continued efforts to help residents get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as quickly as possible, if they have not already done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In partnership with the Scarborough Health Team, residents can visit one of the following mobile clinics on Saturday, September 18 to receive their COVID-19 vaccine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCHC \u2013 The Hub \u2013 2660 Eglinton Ave E |10am-2pm<\/li><li>TAIBU Community Health Centre = 27 Tapscott Rd #1 | 9am-4:30pm<\/li><li>Centennial College \u2013 Progress Campus \u2013 941 Progress Ave | 9am-7pm<\/li><li>Birchmount Hospital, 3030 Birchmount Rd | 8:30am-7pm<\/li><li>Golden Mile Mall, 1800 Eglinton Ave E | 12pm-6pm<\/li><li>Bridlewood mall, 2900 Warden Ave | 12pm-6pm<\/li><li>Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd | 12pm-6pm<\/li><li>Cedarbrae Mall, 3495 Lawrence Ave E | 12pm-6pm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In partnership with TTC and Toronto Health Teams,pop-up vaccination clinics are conveniently located in subway stations. No appointment is required. Moderna and Pfizer, first and second doses, will be available while supplies last. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ttc.ca\/COVID-19\/pop-up_clinics.jsp\">More details here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sept 16-18 | 8am-8pm | Warden Station, 701 Warden Ave, mezzanine level<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City of Toronto COVID-19 Case &amp; Vaccination Update: <em>(Data as of September 15, 2021)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news\/covid-19-pandemic-data\/\">reporting platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>178 \u2013 Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases 1,616 \u2013 Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases 83 \u2013 Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative)&nbsp; 176,708 \u2013 Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative)<\/td><td>171,454 \u2013 Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto 3,638 \u2013 Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto 4,649,816 COVID-19 \u2013 Vaccine doses administered in Toronto<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scarborough Health Network One-Day Pop-Ups \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> AND 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Doses! <\/strong>These clinics will be vaccinating individuals for 1st Dose: Ages 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier); 2nd Dose: Received 1st dose of Pfizer 21+ days ago or AstraZeneca 8+ weeks ago; 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Dose: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scarboroughcovidvaccineclinic.ca\/\">specific immunocompromised<\/a> groups and received their 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose at least 2 months ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sept 17, 24 | 1pm-8pm | Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave E<\/li><li>Sept 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave<\/li><li>Sept 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Golden Mile Shopping Centre, 1880 Eglinton Ave E<\/li><li>Sept 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Cedarbrae Mall, 3495 Lawrence Ave E<\/li><li>Sept 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. Please bring ID or document with your address or proof of employment, a health card if you have one, for a 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose please bring your 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose vaccination receipt, for a 3<sup>rd<\/sup> dose please bring your 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose vaccination receipt and proof of treatment note. Full details at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City of Toronto run mass vaccination clinics: <\/strong>Vaccine eligibility is now expanded to youth born in 2009. Walk-in vaccinations and appointments are available at City-run clinics for first or second doses from Tuesday to Saturday from 1pm to 7pm. Full details at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/covid19\">www.toronto.ca\/covid19<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>School Immunization Program Update: <\/strong>In addition to the COVID-19 vaccination program, all of the City-run immunization clinics will administer other critical immunization programs. Parents and students can now book an appointment to get their vaccines at city-run immunization sites at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.TPHbookings.ca\">www.TPHbookings.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents are required to update their child&#8217;s immunization record or provide a valid exemption form to TPH. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/community-people\/health-wellness-care\/health-programs-advice\/immunization\/get-immunized-children-youth\/report-student-immunization\/immunization-connect\/\">More information about updating student immunization records can be found online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinic &amp; Eligibility: <\/strong>Eligible individuals for a 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> or 3<sup>rd<\/sup> COVID-19 vaccine dose can book now at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations &amp; Eligibility:<\/strong> Full details on eligibility and pharmacy locations administering the COVID-19 vaccine can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/vaccine-locations\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/\">City of Toronto\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/covid-19-vaccine-booking-support#proof-of-vaccination\">COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shn.ca\/vaxfacts\/\">SHN VaxFacts Clinic<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca\">vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca<\/a> or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/covid-19-future-city-operated-immunization-clinics\/#location=30%20Ashbridges%20Bay%20Park%20Rd&amp;lat=43.658728287988126&amp;lng=-79.31227684020998\">City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/?accordion=transportation-to-clinics\">City of Toronto\u2019s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news\/covid-19-pandemic-data\/covid-19-vaccine-data\/\">Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto<\/a><\/li><li>Public Health Agency of Canada \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection\/awareness-resources\/know-vaccine.html\">The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/COVID19Testing\">COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.<\/a><\/li><li>Real Talk with Real People \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtalkcovid.com\">www.realtalkcovid.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The City of Toronto remains in Step Three of the province\u2019s Roadmap to Reopen. <\/strong>Full details on Step Three restrictions are available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/reopening-ontario\">the &#8220;Reopening&#8221; Ontario webpage.<\/a><strong> <\/strong>Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-reopening-recovery-rebuild\/covid-19-guide-for-toronto-residents\/\">City\u2019s COVID-19 Reopening Guide for Toronto Residents<\/a> for a list of activities permitted in Step Three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Toronto News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/winners-of-the-2021-toronto-urban-design-awards-announced\/\">Winners of the 2021 Toronto Urban Design Awards announced<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*NEW* City of Toronto ShowLoveTO initiative BigArtTO returns to display Toronto artists\u2019 works on local buildings \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/city-of-toronto-showloveto-initiative-bigartto-returns-to-display-toronto-artists-works-on-local-buildings\/\"><strong>News Release<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>BigArtTO, a City-led ShowLoveTO initiative involving large-scale projections in each of the City of Toronto\u2019s 25 wards starts tonight. Each projection will play on a loop for three hours, Wednesday through Saturday, providing free, temporary public art until November 27. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/explore-enjoy\/festivals-events\/showloveto\/local-art\/bigartto\/\">Check out the BigArtTO schedule here.<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Reading Partnership proudly moves into their 10th year of service with an epic collaboration with Pinball Clemons Foundation for the &#8216;Literacy Liberates\u2019 \u2013 this year\u2019s theme.&nbsp;<\/strong>Until October 15th, the Pinball Clemons Foundation will match all donations made to The Reading Partnership dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, as part of our&nbsp;Literacy Liberates $100K Challenge. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadahelps.org\/en\/dn\/m\/64487\/donation\">Learn more and donate here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The CNE introduced their new virtual EXperience, CNE Connected! <\/strong>CNE Connected is a membership with both free and paid virtual content packed with online experiences from Canadian performers\/artists, kids content creators, local chefs and much more that goes beyond September! Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cneconnected.com\">www.cneconnected.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caf\u00e9TO Survey \u2013 <\/strong>Caf\u00e9TO is supporting nearly 1,200 restaurants across Toronto this summer. Give us your feedback on the program! A short survey is available to everyone, from restaurant owners to patio diners, and all those in between. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/cafeto\">www.toronto.ca\/cafeto<\/a> to submit your feedback!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YouthLink LGBTQ2S+ Scarborough Needs Assessment Survey<\/strong> \u2013 Scarborough Youth (aged 12-29) and community service providers are encouraged to provide their feedback about their experiences on what&#8217;s working, what\u2019s not working, and how you feel the 2SLGBTQ+ experience in Scarborough could improve. For the Youth Survey . For the Service Provider Survey .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Metrolinx DSRBT Community Open House<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-Person | September 16 | 2pm-5pm | Toronto Public Library \u2013 Highland Creek Branch, 3550 Ellesmere Rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual | September 23 | 6pm | More information is available <a href=\"https:\/\/metrolinx.us4.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=e3e2dcbefa63d1ca424de38bb&amp;id=4175c9c683&amp;e=e7c1b8de1e\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2021 Terry Fox \u201cVirtual\u201d Run<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 19 | register online, lace up your running shoes and head out to walk, run, or bike your route of choice in your own neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.terryfox.ca\/registrant\/EventLocationHome.aspx?eventid=358189&amp;langpref=en-CA&amp;LocationID=358631&amp;Referrer=direct%2fnone\">Register now here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Councillor Ainslie Community Compost Days \u2013 <\/strong>Please bring your own containers and shovels! COVID-19 Public Health Regulations will be in effect. Masks are strongly recommended.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 17 | 5:30pm | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Dr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 18 | 10:30am | Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark Blvd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 18 | 1:00pm | Curran Hall Community Centre, 277 Orton Park Rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 25 | 1:00pm | Tam Heather Curling &amp; Tennis Club, 730 Military Trl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 25 | 10:30am | Centennial Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>City of Toronto Community Environment Days \u2013 Scarborough Drop-Off Depot<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 19 | 10am to 2pm | 1 Transfer Pl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 31 | 10am to 2pm | 1 Transfer Pl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>SBA\u2019s Scarborough Day at Scarborough Town Centre \u2013 Celebrate community, business, arts and culture!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October 3 | 12pm-6pm | Scarborough Town Centre, Entrance 1, 300 Borough Dr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scarboroughbusinessassociation.com\/member-benefits\/\">Click here<\/a> for more information on becoming an SBA member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2020\/FOODBANKS_WARD24.pdf\">click here<\/a><strong>&nbsp;for a list of food banks and soup kitchens&nbsp;in Ward 24<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1PrHiPcR4-UcvKoF2OjziEpQwH31iPc4m\/view\">click here<\/a><strong>&nbsp;for a list of food banks in East Scarborough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/covid19.211central.ca\/results\/?searchLocation=Scarborough&amp;searchTerms=&amp;latitude=43.77642579999999&amp;longitude=-79.2317521&amp;topicPath=425\">click here<\/a><strong>&nbsp;for a list of food banks in Scarborough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ainslie_ward24\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/councillorpaulainslieScarboroughGuildwood\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cllrainslie\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdbqAJNSBe_3XKlL_R8JQ9Q\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulainslie.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca\">councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All my Best,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbours, I would like to thank all Team Toronto partners for making getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as easy as possible and thank you Toronto for rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated. Visit the COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated page for more details. Team Toronto Mobile Strategy launches Days of Vaxtion to encourage all &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/15\/my-daily-covid-update-on-september-15-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;My Daily #COVID #Update on September 15, 2021 for #Ward24 #Scarborough And #Toronto&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1093"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1093\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1095,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1093\/revisions\/1095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}