Both the federal and provincial governments announced new measures to tackle the spread of COVID-19 variants. ...
Category: Health and COVID-19
U.K. variant will ‘likely be the dominant version of the virus in March,’ says co-chair of province’s science advisory table
Keeping public health measures in place could allow schools to open safely, one expert said. ...
Incorrect immunization numbers used in vaccine task force briefings, public remarks
The province had accidentally been doubling the number of people fully vaccinated. ...
Ontario calls for mandatory testing of international passengers and ban on flights from countries where variants are present
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more measures will be announced 'in the coming days.' ...
Government fast-tracks vaccination schedule for LTC residents, delays it for health-care workers
It's not the arms race we're used to. ...
We’re ‘ever-learning, ever-shifting, ever-changing’ in this pandemic: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
As case counts fall, concerns about the new coronavirus variants grow. ...
The ‘buffer is coming down’ against COVID-19 infection if U.K. variant spreads, says infectious diseases doctor
So far Ontario has identified 15 cases of the U.K. variant in various regions of the province. ...
Ontario’s destruction of expired PPE stockpile continued under Ford government: Commission testimony
The commission also heard criticism of Ontario's vaccine rollout and its secrecy concerning public health advice. ...
Essential caregivers say they’re still being denied access, despite guidelines
NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky called on the government to enshrine caregiver access into law. ...
Consensus emerges on paid sick days as PCs call on feds to step up
Enemies and allies of the Tories have called for Ontario's own paid sick leave program. ...