Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Southpoint Sun - 7
COVID treatments available at WRH
REGIONAL — The new monoclonal antibody therapy and the new Pfizer COVID pill have both made their way into the region and a news conference last week by Windsor Regional Hospital spelled out the criteria for getting the drugs. Paxlovid is an anti-viral pill for high risk patients with mild to moderate COVID symptoms, while Sotrovimab is an IV antibody infusion for patients in that same category. They are both outpatient treatments and are not available or effective for in-patients. The region has limited supply of both drugs and it is not known how much will be available in the near future. For now, the criteria set out by the Ontario Science Table calls for patients to be at high risk for severe illness, such as immunocompromised individuals aged 18 and over regardless of vaccine status,
unvaccinated individuals aged 60 and over, unvaccinated First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals aged 50 and over, or unvaccinated individuals aged 50 and over with one or more risk factors. Treatment with either drug must be done within five days of symptom onset to be effective. Medical officials stress that this is not an alternative to getting vaccinated. If you believe you qualify for the above therapies, you should book an appointment at the WRH Ouellette Campus Clinical Assessment Centre and bring a list of your medications and any important medical conditions to share with health care providers. To book an appointment online visit wrh.on.ca/OnlineBooking. You can also book an appointment by calling 519-973-4443. Phones are answered Monday - Friday, between 8 am and 4 pm.
Kingsville offers new online permits KINGSVILLE — The Town of Kingsville has announced the launch of a new cloud-based permitting system known as Cloudpermit, which allows residents and builders to apply for a building permit online, anytime and from anywhere. “This is one more way Kingsville is streamlining and digitizing our processes to provide residents with a more user-friendly experience that keeps the informa-
tion available right at their fingertips,” said Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos. “The switch to Cloudpermit is a fantastic tool for both staff and our community.” Users can log into Cloudpermit from any mobile device to apply for a permit, track their permit and inspection status, and communicate with the town’s building department and all involved parties with easyto-follow messages. Ap-
plicants can even request inspections online for a truly digital and simple building permit experience. Hard copies are also required as the town transitions to fully digital, but eventually, the process will be completely paperless. Information about Cloudpermit and the new building application process is available on the town’s website at www. kingsville.ca/building.
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ICY SUNSET AT POINT PELEE
POINT PELEE — The sunsets are stupendous this time of year from the western shore of Point Pelee National Park and Monday’s sunset was no less amazing. In the top photo, the sun begins to dip into the horizon as the lake ice makes for a great setting near the tip of Point Pelee. In the bottom photo, a brave couple ventured out onto the shelf ice at the tip. According to Point Pelee’s Facebook page, they strongly advise against venturing onto the ice as shelf ice can be unstable underneath. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
Community Calendar
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Essex County, Ontario Ancestors February Virtual Presentation, Mon. Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. - Loyalist Heroes. Speaker Ruth Nicholson discusses loyalist ancestors in early Essex County. Free and open to everyone. Visit https://essex.ogs.on.ca for Zoom link to register. ONGOING MUSICIANS AND SINGERS WANTED at the Leamington Half Century Club to join in the weekly singalong every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Drop in if interested (160 Talbot St. E.). Call 519-326-2521 for more info. ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S DRINKING? Al-Anon Family Groups meeting information: 519790-7739 or www.alanonwindsoressex.com T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Leamington Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot St. E. Weigh-in from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. First meeting is free. For more inforamtoin call Joan at 519326-2388. Everyone welcome. ERIE SHORES TOASTMASTERS Meeting online at 6:00 p.m. every other Wednesday. Develop your Communication and Leadership Skills in a positive, friendly environment. Next meeting is February 2 and 16. Visit a meeting and see how you like it! For more info Email: ErieShoresTM@yahoo.com Facebook: Erie Shores Toastmasters or go to ErieShores. toastmastersclubs.org and click on Contact Us. STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? Reach out to Hope 4 Me Peer to Peer Support Group. Virtual and in-person
meetings available. Contact Tracy, Sue or Nancy at hope4mepeer@gmail.com for information about the group. DONATE BLOOD - Leamington Blood Donor Clinic - at the Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Hwy. 77 Leamington. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book ahead. Book now. Visit: blood.ca or call 1-888-236-6283. COMMUNITY TAKEOUT IS AVAILABLE at Leamington United Church, 4:00 - 5:00 pm every Monday. St. John’s Anglican Church also has takeout meals available every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Food is available from St. Vincent De Paul at St. Michael’s Parish 226-340-7233, Salvation Army Food Bank, The warming Cross at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Food Cupboard at St. John’s Anglican church, The Bridge (ages 14-24), Food Pantry at Parkdale Variety, neighbourhood pantry at Erie South and Marlborough and the Angel Pantry at St. John’s Anglican Church. All are free. All are welcome. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous: 519999-1234. MELO CLINIC & PREGNANCY CENTRE, 75 Erie Street South, Unit 103, Leamington, offers free and confidential services provided by registered nurses. Pregnancy tests, STI testing & treatment. Call 24/7 for confidential support 519-3260612. Business calls 519-326-3821. www. pregnancycentre.net. KINGSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRAMS - Located at 1860 Division Rd N., Kingsville. Call 226-773-5830 for more information. Counselling Service with Diane
O’Brien — Diane provides counselling in many areas by appointment only. Milk Bag Creations — Help turn clean milk bags into woven mats to be used by those in need. 10 am until noon. Yarn Social Time — Bring your project and enjoy time with others. 10 am until noon. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Centre Café – gather to meet friend or just have a coffee and snack on us. Free wifi. 9 am until noon. Advocacy Services — Confidential assistance to help you access available services. 9 am until noon. Computer Kiosk — Use of computer for residents for such tasks as completing a resume, printing off documents etc. 9 am until noon. Tai Chi — A class for everyone. Join instructor Greg as he leads the class through various tai chi moves. 10 am to 11 am. Self Defence — All ages and skill levels. Greg kicks it up a notch with karate style moves. 10 am to 11 am. Tutoring with Jennifer — Math and language tutoring for children in primary/junior grades. Contact the centre to reserve. 4 pm. RANDY ATKINSON FUND provides money for extras that OHIP doesn’t pay for or to help with unexpected expenses for cancer patients (e.g. hospital parking etc). If you, your group or organization would like to have a speaker explain the fund and its availability in this area, call 519-682-2580. PLAY ROTARY TV BINGO GAMES Tuesday nights, live on TVCOGECO from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Can only be viewed in ChathamKent viewing areas. Support the community and purchase your cards from Adamson Guardian Drugs, Wheatley. Pick up your cards early! Play 5 different games on 3 faces in 1 hour. $3 for 15 ways to win and $2000 in prizes.
To place your event in the Community Calendar Phone: 519-398-9098 Email: sun@southpointsun.ca or drop off at 194 Talbot St. E. Unit 2, Leamington
