The Marathon Family Health Team is pleased to report that 347 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were safely administered in Marathon on June 3rd, 2021. At this vaccination event, first and second doses of the vaccine were offered to individuals who met the following criteria: First doses Adults 18+ years of age Essential workers…
Are you wondering when you will be eligible to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? Earlier this year, vaccine supply in Canada was lacking. To help more of our population receive a first dose of the vaccine and some protection from COVID-19 sooner, Canada decided to extend the time interval between the first…
On May 20th, 2021, another 498 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were safely administered in Marathon. Currently, 63% of eligible individuals in our catchment population have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 20% have received both doses. The Marathon Family Health Team is very pleased to have been able to…
The Marathon Family Health Team is pleased to report that 318 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were successfully and safety administered to members of our communities on April 29th, 2021. This means that nearly forty-five percent (45%) of our eligible population has now received some protection against COVID-19. In fact, since early March, a…
March 29th, 2021 –The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) is pleased to announce that 150 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were efficiently, safely and successfully administered to members of our community on March 25th, 2021. The MFHT, in collaboration with the North of Superior Healthcare Group and the Peninsula Manor, managed to offer first…
March 16, 2021 – The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) and the North of Superior Healthcare (NOSH) group are reporting one (1) new positive case of COVID-19 in Marathon. The individual who tested positive is a Chronic Care resident at the Wilson Memorial General Hospital. Currently, there are three (3) individuals that have been affected…
Below is an update from the Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and our local vaccine rollout plan. Upcoming COVID-19 immunization clinics and vaccine prioritization It has been confirmed! The MFHT will be offering COVID-19 immunization clinics on March 25th, April 1st and April 8th. These clinics will allow us to target…
March 13, 2021 – The Marathon Family Health Team and the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) are reporting that an outbreak has been declared in the Chronic Care unit at the Wilson Memorial General Hospital in Marathon. A COVID-19 outbreak is declared in a hospital setting when two confirmed positive cases are connected. Earlier…
March 11, 2021 – The Marathon Family Health Team and the North of Superior Healthcare Group are reporting 3 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Marathon. All patients who have tested positive for the virus have been contacted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and are self-isolating at home to prevent further spread…
March 5th, 2021 – The first week of March was an exciting time in the community of Marathon. The Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT), with the support of the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH) and the Peninsula Manor, managed to quickly, effectively and successfully administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to 306 individuals in our…