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Responding to COVID-19 in Elliot Lake 

The City is following the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and any updates regarding the City’s response to COVID-19 will be posted here. Frequently Asked Questions and updates on City services and facilities can be found at the bottom of this page.

Bivalent Boosters Available for Everyone Aged 5+

A new bivalent COVID-19 booster specifically made to protect against the dominant Omicron variant is now available for everyone 5 years and older.

Individuals can receive the bivalent booster at the recommended interval of at least six months from their previous dose, regardless of how many boosters they have already received. 

Please call 705-461-8882 to book your appointment, or email info@elfht.ca for more information. Appointments are also available at Shoppers Drug Mart by scheduling an appointment through their online portal here.

Parents and caregivers with questions are encouraged to speak with their health care provider or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to speak to a health specialist or visit COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service to book a confidential phone appointment with a SickKids Registered Nurse.

COVID-19 vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent severe illness or death. Vaccines are available through Elliot Lake Family Health Team, Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall Pharmacy. 

Please be respectful to people who choose to wear masks and stay home or seek medical attention if you are not feeling well. Free rapid test kits are also available at Rexall Pharmacy and Shopper's Drug Mart. For more information on these changes, please visit Ontario's COVID-19 Public Health Measures page.

Upcoming Vaccination Clinics 

The ELFHT is booking appointments for anyone wishing to receive COVID-19 vaccines, boosters or children's vaccination. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are accepted. Please call 705-461-8882 to book your appointment, or email info@elfht.ca for more information. 

Appointments are also available at select pharmacies:

  • Shoppers Drug Mart (220 Ontario Ave) - Call 705-848-7125, or visit their website to book your appointment.
  • Rexall Pharmacy (31 Nova Scotia Walk) - Call 705-848-2451, or visit their website to book your appointment.

If you have questions specifically related to the vaccine itself you can call Ontario’s Vaccine Information phone line: 1-888-999-6488 or visit Algoma Public Health's Vaccine Information landing page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current restrictions in Elliot Lake?
  • Mask/face covering is voluntary in most public indoor spaces. Mask/face coverings are still required in high-risk spaces including public transit, health-care facilities, long-term care homes and congregate care settings. 
  • Self-screening remains in place. Please monitor your health and if you are feeling sick stay home or seek medical attention.

What are the gathering/capacity limits?

There are currently no gathering or capacity limits. Social distancing is no longer required but recommended when possible.

Do I need a booster shot? How do I get one?

Booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are readily available to strengthen protection against severe illness and complications due to COVID-19.   

A booster dose restores protection, that may have decreased over time to a level that is no longer effective, in people who initially responded well to a “complete vaccine series.”   

There is now evidence of a gradual decrease in vaccine effectiveness over time following the second dose of a primary series. An Ontario study indicates that vaccine effectiveness decreases following a second dose and increases following a booster dose.   

A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will help restore and maintain protection against infection and help reduce your risk of severe illness, complication, or death due to COVID-19. For some, a first and second booster dose is now recommended. 

How can I protect myself and my community against COVID-19?

  • Follow public health guidelines and provincial regulations.
  • All residents 70 years and older, as well as, those who are immunocompromised or living with chronic disease, should not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
  • Wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of physical distance from those outside your household.
  • Wash your hands frequently and do not touch your face.
  • Self-isolate if sick, getting tested, or instructed to by public health. Stay home, do not report to work or go shopping.
  • Get tested if experiencing any symptoms. Call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre to book an appointment at 705-461-8882.
  • Test yourself if you're not feeling well. Free rapid test kits are available at Shopper's Drug Mart and Rexall Pharmacy.

Where can I book a vaccine appointment?

  • The Elliot Lake Family Health Team - Call 705-461-8882 to book an appointment or find information on staying up-to-date with booster shots.
  • Shoppers Drug Mart (220 Ontario Ave) - Call 705-848-7125, or visit their website to book your appointment.
  • Rexall Pharmacy (31 Nova Scotia Walk) - Call 705-848-2451, or visit their website to book your appointment.

Where can I get tested for COVID-19 in Elliot Lake?

Call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre to book an appointment at 705-461-8882. Alternately, free rapid antigen test kits are available at Rexall Pharmacy and Shoppers Drug Mart. Supply is limited so please call first to inquire.

How long do I have to self-isolate if myself or a member of my household contracted COVID-19?

  • If you are in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, continue to self-monitor for symptoms. There is no longer a need to isolate but you should wear a mask for 10 days when in public.
  • If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough, or runny nose, stay home from school, work and social events until your fever is gone and symptoms are improving, get a rapid antigen test or, if eligible, a PCR test. Wear a mask for 10 days after and avoid non-essential visits to high-risk individuals and settings.

Where can I find more information on vaccinations?

  • Algoma Public Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine information landing page
  • If you have questions and would like to speak directly to someone, please visit the Vax Facts website and book an appointment to speak to a professional.

Where can I get more information on children's vaccines?

The SickKids COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service is a by-appointment phone service that provides a safe, judgment-free space to have an open conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine. This service provides expert guidance from Registered Nurses who are ready to listen and answer your questions or concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service supports residents of Ontario who: 

  • Have specific questions or concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccine that you cannot find the answer to elsewhere.
  • Have complex medical histories or medical conditions (i.e. chronic illness)
  • Require additional support for their COVID-19 vaccine due to medical complexity, developmental disorder or mobility, communication, behavioural or other specialized needs, including significant needle phobia.

More information can be found by visiting https://www.sickkids.ca/vaccineconsult.

Who do I contact to clarify restrictions on my business or organization?
Algoma Public Health's Healthy Workplaces line 705-942-4646 x 3273
What are the requirements for masks/face coverings?

As of June 11, 2022, masking is no longer mandatory in most indoor settings or on public transit. 

Mask/face coverings are still required in long-term care and retirement homes, as well as St. Joseph's General Hospital and the Elliot Lake Family Health Team Clinic.

How do I stay up-to-date with COVID-19 health information and general restrictions? 
  • Virtual Town Hall Meetings 
    • Periodically the City and its health and safety stakeholders host Pandemic Virtual Town Hall meetings to keep Elliot Lake citizens up to-date. These meetings are broadcast on cable 10 and live streamed. You can find a link to the archive of all these meetings on the home page of this website.  
  • Algoma Public Health's website.
  • Province of Ontario website.

What are the restrictions on travel?

There are no restrictions on travel. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Avoid travel except for essential reasons. Visit Algoma Public Health's website for a checklist to stay safe and avoid exposure while traveling

 Where can I get help for Elliot Lake Businesses?

If you are a business owner needing help call 705.848.0229 extension 226 or e-mail business@elliotlake.ca.

Age Friendly Checks-In

A call-out service and email offered through the Elliot Lake Family Health Team for community members who do not have a local contact or family to check-in on them.

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The Elliot Lake Family Health Team (ELFHT) is still offering the Age Friendly Check-ins program. 

The Age Friendly Check-in program was developed and organized by the City of Elliot Lake. The original purpose of the program was to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents who were self-isolating when the COVID-19 pandemic began.  The Family Health Team offers a similar call-out and email service for community members who do not have local contact or family to check in on them.

To access the service, members of the public can call the Family Health Team and speak with a 2nd floor Receptionist at 705-461-8882.  

Important Things to Remember
  • This is an essential service for those who have no local contact or family to check-in on them.

City Services and Facilities

City Hall and the other City run facilities remain open to the public but it is recommended that you call ahead at 705-848-2287 to schedule an appointment, or use the City's online services. For your convenience, tax and water bills can be paid directly through your financial institution in person, online and via tele- banking. All other City payments can be made easily at www.elliotlake.ca and clicking on “I Want To…” If any of these options are not suitable to meet your needs, you are able to deposit a cheque in the lockbox at City Hall or you may call or email us to make arrangements if you prefer to pay in person. 

More Information

- More information on the City's Emergency Response Plan. 

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