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Here, you will find all COVID-19 related news and announcements.

2021

March 3, 2020 - Beginning Monday, March 8 at 8 am, Durham residents—who are over the age of 80—can register for COVID-19 vaccine appointments online at www.durham.ca/Vaccineappointment or via telephone at 1-800-841-2729.

Clinics are available by appointment only. No walk-ins—those who show up at clinics without an appointment, will not be permitted to enter.

Visit durham.ca/COVIDVaccines for more information and to review a list of frequently asked questions. View media release.

February 12, 2021 - Ontario Returning 27 Public Health Regions to Strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework

Durham Region will be moving to the Red-Control level of the COVID-19 Response Framework on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. and will no longer be subject to the Stay-at-Home order.

February 8 - Ontario extends Stay-at-Home order

In Durham Region, the Stay-at-Home order will continue to apply until Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Once lifted, the province will gradually transition each region from the shutdown measures to a revised and strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework.

January 12 - Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives. Visit Ontario.ca to learn about the enhanced public health and workplace safety measures.

January 13 - Ontario issues stay-at-home order and declares second state of emergency

The City will be suspending all in-person service appointments for Pickering City Hall, effective January 14, 2021. Staff remain available to serve residents virtually during the regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

2020

December 21 - City of Pickering enters Province-wide Shutdown

November 20 - Effective Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:01 am, Durham Region is in the Red-Control level of the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework.

November 20 - Pickering City Hall open for service by appointment only

November 19 - Business Town Hall Webinar with Mayor Ryan

November 18 - Area residents invited to participate in the Durham Region COVID-19 Health Survey

November 13 - Effective Monday, November 16, the Region of Durham will move into the Orange-Restrict category of the provincial framework. View additional guidance on public health measures that will affect Durham Region under the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework.

November 3 - Ontario Releases COVID-19 Response Framework to Help Keep the Province Safe and Open. The Region of Durham is Yellow-Protect.

November 9 - Mayor Ryan's Telephone Town Hall

July 23 - City of Pickering enters Stage 3 of reopening (Update #22)

July 8 - City of Pickering re-opens select City facilities for appointment only (Update #21)

June 18 - City of Pickering to enter stage 2 of reopening (Update #20)

June 15 - Your City Newsletter: 2020 COVID-19 Special Edition - email us to request a copy (Update #19)

June 3 - Inform the City of Pickering Community Services Re-opening Approach (Update #18)

May 29 - Pickering Lights City Hall Blue to Honour All Frontline Workers (Update #17)

May 27 - Pickering Public Library Prepares to Offer Curbside Pickup (Update #16)

May 22 - City of Pickering announces reopening of select outdoor areas (Update #15)

May 19 - A video message from City of Pickering Council – support local Pickering businesses (Update #14)

May 19 - City of Pickering Calls for Increased Support to Commercial Landlords and Tenants (Update #13)