After step three comes the full reopening. ...
Category: Health and COVID-19
Police detective points to role of government ‘failure’ in long-term care deaths
The Durham Region detective is assigned to look into allegations concerning the Orchard Villa long-term care home. ...
Ontario to pivot towards outreach for people who face vaccine barriers or are hesitant
There will be less in the way of mass clinics, more mobile outreach. ...
Health experts urge targeted outreach, house calls, to improve vaccination rates
The province is exploring data on what groups have not received vaccines and why not. ...
COVID-19 testing sites begin closing as epidemiologist calls for ‘reimagined’ fall plan
The province should use rapid testing to avoid a fourth wave in the fall, says Colin Furness. ...
Chief medical officer issues a ‘call for arms’ to unvaccinated Ontarians
Dr. Kieran Moore said he's trying to encourage higher rates of vaccination among young people. ...
Premier commits to making PSWs’ pandemic pay bump permanent
However, the province has offered no details to back up the premier's promise. ...
Rod Phillips apologizes for long-term care deaths, promises new legislation and improved inspection regime
The new minister of long-term care also announced an easing of pandemic restrictions in nursing homes. ...
Ford wants to reopen Ontario ‘as soon as possible,’ to seek green light from new chief doctor
The premier also mused about reorganizing public health units after the pandemic. ...
‘It’s not a dump-off, it’s a clean handover’: Ontario’s new top doctor steps into the role
Dr. Kieran Moore laid out his plan for the endemic stage of the pandemic. ...