The government is facing calls for better masks for students and more access to testing. ...
Author Archives: Sneh Duggal
Calls grow to expand PCR testing eligibility to young kids and child-care sector
A critical care nurse with young children said her family has been relying on PCR testing throughout the pandemic. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, January 10. ...
Ontario Liberals invite party leaders, stakeholders to summit to discuss staffing crisis in health sector
The virtual summit is scheduled to take place on Monday. ...
NDP, advocate call for more protections as one-third of province’s LTC homes in outbreak
The long-term care minister said Thursday that he expects the number of outbreaks to increase. ...
Ontario asks feds for help, including possible military aid, for Indigenous community overrun by COVID-19
Solicitor General Sylvia Jones sent the formal request to federal Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino on Thursday. ...
Ontario’s ‘limited’ supply of rapid antigen tests being prioritized for high-risk settings
The government said demand is expected to reach 18 million tests per week. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, January 6. ...
Child-care advocate says the sector’s frustration is growing over a lack of pandemic supplies
The government said it has "elevated our safety protocols in child care." ...
Hospitals cite ‘major impact’ of Omicron as pause in non-urgent surgeries and procedures set to take effect
The chief medical officer of health is expected to issue the directive on Wednesday. ...