While public health measures have helped curb the cases of COVID-19 and led to a decrease in hospitalizations, variants of the coronavirus are spreading and are expected to increase by the end of the month.
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New survey suggests most Canadians believe COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective
Almost two in three Canadians surveyed recently said they trust COVID-19 vaccines to be both safe and effective.
Quick guide: What has changed in Ontario’s colour-coded COVID-19 reopening plan?
With Ontario’s COVID-19 state of emergency expiring Tuesday, the province will transition back to the colour-coded reopening plan that eases restrictions based on COVID-19 case counts in respective regions starting Wednesday.
Ontario to begin gradual reopening of its economy outside of GTA
Ontario will begin to gradually reopen its economy Wednesday starting with three public health units outside of the GTA.
Health agency has no Moderna doses scheduled this week, with future amounts uncertain
The Public Health Agency of Canada says Ottawa plans to distribute more than 70,000 Pfizer-BiotNTech vaccine doses this week ahead of a major ramp-up, but no Moderna doses are on the schedule.
Ontario businesses react to mixed news on COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement of a timeline for ending the province-wide lockdown offers a glimmer of hope for some GTA businesses, but is harsh news for others, business owners say.
Mandatory hotel quarantines could harm lower-income Canadians: Canadian Civil Liberties Association
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is questioning Ottawa’s move to require hotel quarantines for international travellers, saying it may harm lower-income Canadians and infringe on citizens’ mobility rights.
Ford set to announce plans for gradually reopening Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce plans Monday to reopen the province following its state of emergency.
Ford government considers cancelling March break, unions question move
Ontario is considering cancelling March break in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
COVID variant spread currently low but likely to rise quickly, officials say
A snapshot of COVID-19 variants on a single day in January suggests levels of the more contagious strains in Ontario are low but that’s expected to change quickly, public health officials said Thursday.