April 14, 2021

April 14th is the 104th day of 2021. There are 261 days remaining until the end of the year.

5 new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday by Chatham-Kent Public Health.

There were 7 resolved cases. The active number of cases is now at 43.

Mobile clinics are coming to Wheatley and Highgate this week.

At the Wheatley Arena on Thursday from 11-6:30. This clinic will be using a drive thru model but will also have an option for those without a vehicle.

Saturday at the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate 11-6:30.

Book a spot at GetYourShotCK.ca.

Ontario reported 3,670 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as fewer tests were processed, sending positivity to its highest point in a year.

The province also reported 15 additional deaths.

With 10 million doses of the one-shot vaccine on order, Canadian officials are closely monitoring the decision by U.S. health authorities to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson product.

Injections of that vaccine came to a halt this morning after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) jointly recommended a stoppage following reports of very rare blood clotting in six patients.

While 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been administered in the U.S. — the vast majority with mild or no side effects.

Prime Minister Trudeau says “We’re closely monitoring what’s happening in the U.S. We can assure everyone that Health Canada will, every step of the way, put the health of Canadians first and foremost around any decisions we make around the distribution of the vaccine.” 

Trudeau said Canada is still expecting the first batch of J&J shots by month’s end.

Busch Beer just announced they want to hire a DOG as their new CTO . . . that’s Chief Tasting Officer . . . to try their non-alcoholic beer for dogs called Dog Brew and be the face of the brand.  And the dog will get paid $20,000 for the job.  If you want to enter your dog, you can apply by tweeting to Busch before the end of the month. 

The cast of ”ER” is reuniting for a reunion episode on Thursday, April 22nd. The reunion is going to benefit Waterkeeper Alliance, an organization that works to ensure every community has drinkable, fishable and swimmable water. George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Noah Wyle, Anthony Edwards and other cast members will take part in the reunion.

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This post was written by Jen Marsh