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Vaccination rates continue to increase in Midwestern Ontario

By Janice MacKay
December 23, 2021 - 5:54pm

Ontario reported 81% of residents five and up are fully vaccinated as of Thursday.

Huron Perth Public Health reports 82.5% of residents over five have one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 77.6% have two doses. 21.4% have had a booster shot.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit said a full 80% of people over five in the region have one dose of a vaccine, while 75.7% have two doses.

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health reported 87.3% of residents have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 81.8% are fully vaccinated. Mapleton Township has the lowest rate of vaccination at under 70%.

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