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QUINTE WEST â The Front Street Farmersâ Market will be open for the season next Saturday, May 8, at 8 a.m. New and returning vendors have been preparing their products and are ready to set up their booths. The Farmersâ Market features various local growers, bakers and makers with fresh, unique and delicious products.
This year, the market will look a little different as a mask mandate will be in place. Visitors and vendors will be asked to please wear their masks at all times while in attendance, and maintain their physical distance. This complies with the protocols put into place by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
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The effects of the coronavirus pandemic’s third wave upon Quinte Health Care hospitals have yet to peak, with three recent patient deaths from the virus, three staff infections and the pressure increasing.
But senior officials said Tuesday the hospitals are, within available resources, prepared for what’s likely to be further pressure during the next two weeks.
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President and chief executive officer Stacey Daub and chief of staff Dr. Colin MacPherson briefed media Tuesday afternoon during an online news conference.
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Public Health Sudbury and Districts will open COVID-19 booking for adults who are 70 and older in 2021 one day earlier than anticipated, the health unit said in a release.
As part of a province-wide update to the booking system, those individuals will now be able to book appointments starting on Friday.
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PHSD had previously announced it would open booking for the 70-and-up crowd on Saturday.
Adults 70 years of age or older can use the provincial online system to book an appointment by visiting covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine. Those who are eligible can have someone book an appointment on their behalf.