COVID-19 has changed our communities. The risk of transmission and severe outcomes remains greater for some individuals, especially for those who are vulnerable or immunocompromised.
View the latest news from the Provincial Government about COVID-19, health and education closures and re-openings.
Vaccine
Check out the York Region Covid-19 page to get up-to-date information about Vaccine availability and eligibility.
Booking a vaccine
Individuals can book their appointment through:
- Participating pharmacies
- Access York phone support at 1-877-464-9675
- York Region's online booking portal at the community clinics
Self-assessment
Use the Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool to help determine if you need to seek care.
If you’re having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911. Always call your health care provider before visiting.
Media releases and Council updates
Media releases
Town to begin reopening faciities and resume recreation programming on Jan. 31 - Jan. 27, 2022
Town update on COVID-19 impact to service levels - Jan. 4, 2022
Town ends declaration of emergency for COVID-19 pandemic - Oct. 4, 2021
York Region COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics scheduled to close by end of August – July 30, 2021
Town to reopen some facilities - July 29 2021
Parking at waterfront parks expands in light of progress - June 9, 2021
Parking at waterfront parks and beaches available to resident pass holders – June 2, 2021
Town to reopen outdoor recreation amenities - May 21, 2021
Town's waterfront parks and beaches open - May 19, 2021
Georgina marks one year since declaration of emergency for COVID-19 pandemic - March 19, 2021
Town update on COVID-19 impact to service levels - March 17, 2021
Town enters ‘Red’ control classification under the COVID-19 response framework - Feb. 19, 2021
Town responds to latest COVID-19 measures by province - Jan. 14, 2021
The Town encourages everyone to follow its communications channels, including this webpage and social media, for updates – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Council reports and updates
Fire chief verbal update to Council - Sept. 9, 2020
All inquiries related to COVID-19 should be directed to York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, Monday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information on COVID-19, visit York Region Public Health’s website at york.ca/covid19, the Province of Ontario’s website at ontario.ca/coronavirus or for information on travel and self-isolating, visit the Government of Canada's website at canada.ca/coronavirus.