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2 NEWS “WEEKLY ROUNDUP: COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS DOWN 40 PER CENT IN HALTON > i = A HERB GARBUTT B hgarbutt@metroland.com 5 FS = COVID-19 _hospitaliza- 2 tions in Halton dropped = dramatically in the past § week, declining by more Fs £ VID-19, down from 49 at the same time a week earlier. Of those 28 patients, 17 VID-19 while der were admitted for oth- er reasons and later tested positive. e region reported six deaths due to COVID-19 over the past week. After ‘cing almost a mont (Mar. 9-Apr. 4) with no CO- VID-19 related deaths in there have firmed ches 19 cases al- d significantly, with ‘Valton reporting 446 over the past week, com- pared to 659 the previous week. Among ton resi- dents ages 12 and older, 94 REGION Halton alton.ca (| 311 me fing ae NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE From May 16 to October 31, 2022, Halton Region Public Health will be conducting a mosquito larviciding program under the direction of Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health, to reduce the incidence of West Nile virus (WNV) in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville. Larviciding in standing water The biological larvicide, VectoBac 200G (PCP# 18158, granular) or VectoBac 1200L (PCP# 21062, liquid), will be applied to affected standing water on public lands in urban areas, where monitoring indicates that mosquito larvae are present. Signs will be aes at each location indicating when and where the larvicide has been applied. Larviciding in catch basins Where monitoring indicates that mosquito larvae are present, the larvicide Altosid Pellets (PCP# 21809, pellet), Altosid XR Briquets (PCP# 27694, ingot) or Vectolex WSP (PCP# 28009, pouch) will be placed by hand into catch basins. All larvicides will be applied by Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks licensed applicators or technicians. For the locations and dates of treatment, and for more information about West Nile per cent have had at least one dose of COVID-19, 92 per cent have had two and 60 per cent ie had a booster shot. residents be- tween the ages of 5 and 11, 65 per cent have had one dose while 49 per cent have had two doses. At press time, the re- gion had 11 on-going out- Graham Paine/ Metroland Virus, please visit halton.ca. Recognizing those who help keep Halton a great place to live In May, we have another opportunity to recognize the nurses, public works staff and paramedics who work hard to provide critical services and infrastructure that support our community each day. May 9 to 15 is National Nursing Week, recognizing the history, work, contributions and achievements of nurses across Canada. National Public Works Week is from May 15 to 21, recognizing the great work of staff who support waste management, roads and water and wastewater services. Finally, National Paramedic Services Week takes place from May 22 to 28 to celebrate the remarkable individuals who provide emergency medical care and support through community paramedic programs. Thank you for all of your exceptional work! To learn more about Regional programs delivered by these dedicated teams, please visit halton.ca. y Carr pegioal Chair Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. L,_ Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region theifp.ca events or meetings. breaks, four in congregate _ Here's a weekly look at COVID news and cases. living settings, one at Oak- ville Trafalgar Memorial homes (Appleby Place, ‘o ‘SCAN THIS CODE Hospital, two at long-term nal Gardens, Sun- opt to view COVID care homes (Extendicare rise of ington and cases tracker. Halton Hills, Maple Villa) Sunrise Senior Livin: and four at retirement Oakville). Real Estate Market ASK THE PROFESSIONAL Danger in the Real Estate Market A As you may know the real estate market over the past several months has slowed coma cally Here is a prob LAW FIRM facing now with purchasers that bought in unconditionally core they ra to do) and then Saye poxing their home on the market. The buyer bought at the peak the market in competition with numerous other offers. ry they " have delayed selling their home until now thinking they could sell quickly they have made a mis sake Now in ot juickly the sell th high sale price or create a law suit because they can’t sell their home leaving them not able to finance their unconditional purchase. E David J. Ashbee often at a much lower price and you get to pay the difference Helsons LLP is a firm of between the price when you bought and the price when the 10 Lawyers. home actually sells plus interest, plus all the extra costs. We trace our firm back are now back toa ime when you sould never buy, to 1885 in Georgetown, unconditionally, before you have sold if you are counting on proceeds from the sale in order to buy your new home. Frederick A. Helson (1921-2018) jan W. Kogon (retired) HelsonsLLP David J. Ashbee Barristers and Solicitors John E. Schaljo 132 Mill Street, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 2C6 Mark T. Rush Tel: (905) 877-5200 35 Mill Street East, Acton, Ontario L7J 1H1 Tel: G6 19) 929-9333. Email: info@helsons.ca Web: www.helsons.ca | "@HALTON HILLS AN’ Chamber of Commerce 2018 Large Business of the Year Steven D. Kogon Caley E. Power Jessica A. Krause Jasmine M. Spudic Nicole E. Kucherenko Fiona A. Japaul Alex G. Walsh Nancy L. Camnwath (retired) THEREON READERS’ CHOICE 2021 place or Substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice.