The government has been trying to strike a balance between improving conditions and concerns about ICU beds and the Delta variant. ...
Category: Health and COVID-19
Ontario moving up step two of reopening: reports
The premier credited the rapid pace of vaccinations. ...
Doctors see government plan for ‘centralized’ surgical waitlist as positive step, some want to see health system go further
Dr. Fady Balaa said he would like to see more surgeons working together in a "shared care model." ...
Ontario calls for national proof-of-vaccination system, greater consistency after new border rules announced
The Ford government has made the border a political cause. ...
All Ontario adults to be eligible for second dose week of June 28 as Delta variant gains ground
Youth will be eligible for second doses before Aug. 9, but the date isn't set yet. ...
Nurses warn of impending staffing collapse, call for immediate action
The staffing collapse could happen within months, based on feedback from nurses. ...
Big jump in post-secondary applications shows increased interest in nursing during the pandemic
The new interest comes as the province is in dire need of nurses. ...
Digitized hospital victim of ransomware attack, part of worrying security trend
Humber River Hospital faced a zero-day ransomware attack, which compromised operations for 48 hours. ...
Government offers glimmer of hope for sports reopening
The government released its reopening framework for 18 sports leagues, including the MLB, NBA and CFL. ...
Province extends temporary pay bump for personal support workers amid calls to make it permanent
The wage increase needs to be made permanent to recruit and retain the workforce, critics say. ...