Redman releases statement on Delta COVID-19 spread
Posted Jun 18, 2021 11:30:00 AM.
With the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant on the rise in Waterloo Region, a new statement from the region's chair is encouraging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible, and follow public health guidance.
Karen Redman said that she shares the concerns around the community.
“Based on data presented at the Board of Health this week, we are in a precarious position,” she said.
Redman said the region is continuing to advocate to the province for more vaccines and mobile teams, acknowledging that the province has answered some of those calls, with two mobile teams expected to arrive as early as next week to offer assistance for two weeks.
You can see her full statement below:
“I share the concerns of Waterloo Region residents around the increasing spread and impact of the Delta variant. Based on data presented at the Board of Health this week, we are in a precarious position. We continue to advocate to the province for more vaccines and mobile teams. Premier Ford and Minister Jones have been responsive and have committed to additional supports for Waterloo Region.
Every vaccine dose we have is getting out into arms immediately.
We have expanded capacity to deliver more vaccines, including through pharmacies, primary care, mobile teams, and public vaccination clinics. This includes new late evening clinics and the acceleration of second doses in high priority neighbourhoods. We continue to provide contact tracing and isolation support.
As individuals, the most important thing we can do is get vaccinated and follow public health guidance. Over 83% of Waterloo Region’s Delta variant cases are unvaccinated individuals.”
Please see my statement below on the spread of the Delta (B.1.617) variant in @RegionWaterloo ⏬
link: https://t.co/CAsTqIc77q pic.twitter.com/aJxWeBY31z
— Karen Redman (@Redman4Region) June 17, 2021
