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HB NEWS WEEKLY ROUNDUP: OFFICIAL ENCOURAGES COVID-19 VACCINE FOR KIDS BAMBANG SADEWO bsadewo@metroland.com Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region's Medical Officer Health, recently released a video update en- couraging parents to get their kids — aged 5 to 11 — vaccinated against CO- me Am the reasons, Meghani said that CO- VID-19 incidence rates have trended higher among those under 20 this fa an. ‘his represents hun- areds of COVID-19 cases among Halton children just in the past few months," she said. While most children have milder symptoms compared to adults, she YouTube/Halton Region DR. HAMIDAH MEGHANI noted that it's difficult to predict who may experi- ence more severe symp- toms and become serious- ly ill. There are more than ,000 unvaccinated chil- dren aged 5 to 11, according to Meghani. Citing recent data, she said the risk of getting CO- -19 was seven times among those un- vaccinated and the risk of being hospitalized was 24 times higher in compari peop! prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community," she said. s for the weekly CO- VID-19 cases, the region's website shows that from Nov. 19 to 25 there were 150 new cases, up from 114 the previous week. One new death was reported in Mil- mAs of Nov. 26, the num- ber of active COVID-19 cases stood at134— with 60 cases in Burlington, 40 in Oakville, 26 in Milton, and eight in Halton Hills. There have been 20,343 cases of COVID-19 during the pandemic, with 19,965 marked as resolved and 244 deaths. [534 ey Scan ts cove TO VIEW COVID er] CASES TRACKER. Brakes, Front End Alignment, ABS, Engine Diagnostics, Auto Sales, Front End Specialists, Used Cars 45 Main Street North, Acton Tel. 519-853-4144 Leadership Volunteer Opportunities We are seeking enthusiastic community-minded individuals to assist with with our mission to build awareness and raise funds for Georgetown Hospital. Interested individuals can apply for one of the three committees of the Foundation’s Board of Directors - Development & Recognition, Governance & Nominating or Finance & Audit. Experi in fundraisi tf fit g and other tteneteraBle skills (e.g. marketing, finaniog, legal) are all considered assets. We have a specific opportunity for someone with senior human resources and/or organizational development expertise. For more information, please visit www. HospitalFoundation.ca To apply, please e-mail a resume and cover letter by January 4, 2022 to: Sandra Taylor Executive Director, Georgetown Hospital Foundation t Ith com ee Georgetown inquiri i i i 7 Hospital All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence. Foundath Living. Giving. Caring North Halton Kitten Rescue Book Sale! Georgetown MarketPlace Centre Court Friday, December 3, 5 - 8 pm Saturday, December 4, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, December 5, 12 - 4 pm Gently Used Books Adult: $2.00 each Children/Youth: $0.25 - $0.50 each All money raised supports local stray and abandoned kittens and young cats in our care. www.NHKR.ca $20 'Z sequieseg ‘Aepsiny, | SiH UONEH - dl UL | BL eordyouy