Ontario S Top Doctor Extends Eligibility Of Covid 19 Booster To 5 To 11 Year Olds

Those children will be able to book their first brace from Thursday, Dr Kieran Moore said. The province says appointments will be available through its vaccine portal starting at 8 a.m. ET, and parents can also make reservations through local public health units, participating pharmacies or health care providers. The news comes as Ontario wastewater data shows a slight increase in the amount of COVID-19 in the province. Health Canada approved COVID-19 booster doses for children ages 5 to 11 on August 19. While Saskatchewan and Alberta have since expanded eligibility to include the age group, Ontario has not until now, just days before children prepare to return to school. “I know it wasn’t fast enough for some people, but I appreciate people’s patience,” Moore says.

Moore outlines 3 steps to stay healthy this fall, stops mandatory isolation

As colder weather approaches, Moore is asking Ontarians to do three important things: continue to wear a mask when “it’s right for you,” stay up-to-date on all vaccinations and stay home if you’re sick. “I would like to remind Ontarians that wearing a good mask not only prevents the spread of COVID-19, but also the flu,” Moore said. Moore said that COVID-19 has moved out of a “crisis phase” and into something that will require long-term management. The seventh wave has peaked, he said, but “Covid-19 remains in the community” and Public Health Ontario expects to see an increase in transmission as more people gather inside during the cooler fall months.
However, Moore also confirmed that the province is abandoning the previous five-day mandatory isolation period if someone tests positive for COVID-19. Now, Moore says that if someone tests positive for the virus (or has another respiratory virus) but has improved symptoms 24 hours after first getting sick, they can return to work or school, but should avoid high-risk settings like long-term care homes. “This approach should reduce the risk of all respiratory viruses in our communities,” Moore said, noting that other provinces have already taken this step. Liberal MPP for Don Valley East Dr. Adil Shamji says he is “deeply concerned” about the move. “This press conference started by saying we are trying to get out of crisis mode,” Shamji said. “We have ERs closed, ICUs are closed, almost 1,400 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and we’re not even in respiratory [illness] season yet.” Data released by Ontario’s Scientific Advisory Panel on COVID-19 shows that sewage signals, an early indicator of a trend, have risen since mid-August after falling for three weeks. Last week, the group said it would disband early next month after more than two years of helping inform Ontario’s response to the pandemic. Data from the Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel shows a slight increase in the presence of the virus in sewage samples in recent weeks. (Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel) The last time Moore gave an update was in mid-July, when he announced that Ontario would extend eligibility for fourth shots of COVID-19 vaccines to all adults. At the time, Moore said healthy people under 60 who have already received three doses may want to wait until the fall for a second booster. The announcement also comes as some Ontario hospitals have been shut down throughout the summer as a result of health care staffing shortages, and as students are set to return to schools for the first time without COVID-19 restrictions. According to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine website, a booster dose is “not currently permitted” for these children. Moore said earlier this month that the seventh wave of COVID in the province had peaked, with waves arriving about three months apart. At the time, he predicted that a wave of decline would not be as bad as previously expected, given that so many people have been infected with the Omicron variant, combined with protection from high vaccination rates and the absence of a new variant of concern.

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Those children will be able to book their first brace from Thursday, Dr Kieran Moore said. The province says appointments will be available through its vaccine portal starting at 8 a.m. ET, and parents can also make reservations through local public health units, participating pharmacies or health care providers. The news comes as Ontario wastewater data shows a slight increase in the amount of COVID-19 in the province. Health Canada approved COVID-19 booster doses for children ages 5 to 11 on August 19. While Saskatchewan and Alberta have since expanded eligibility to include the age group, Ontario has not until now, just days before children prepare to return to school. “I know it wasn’t fast enough for some people, but I appreciate people’s patience,” Moore says.

Moore outlines 3 steps to stay healthy this fall, stops mandatory isolation

As colder weather approaches, Moore is asking Ontarians to do three important things: continue to wear a mask when “it’s right for you,” stay up-to-date on all vaccinations and stay home if you’re sick. “I would like to remind Ontarians that wearing a good mask not only prevents the spread of COVID-19, but also the flu,” Moore said. Moore said that COVID-19 has moved out of a “crisis phase” and into something that will require long-term management. The seventh wave has peaked, he said, but “Covid-19 remains in the community” and Public Health Ontario expects to see an increase in transmission as more people gather inside during the cooler fall months.
However, Moore also confirmed that the province is abandoning the previous five-day mandatory isolation period if someone tests positive for COVID-19. Now, Moore says that if someone tests positive for the virus (or has another respiratory virus) but has improved symptoms 24 hours after first getting sick, they can return to work or school, but should avoid high-risk settings like long-term care homes. “This approach should reduce the risk of all respiratory viruses in our communities,” Moore said, noting that other provinces have already taken this step. Liberal MPP for Don Valley East Dr. Adil Shamji says he is “deeply concerned” about the move. “This press conference started by saying we are trying to get out of crisis mode,” Shamji said. “We have ERs closed, ICUs are closed, almost 1,400 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and we’re not even in respiratory [illness] season yet.” Data released by Ontario’s Scientific Advisory Panel on COVID-19 shows that sewage signals, an early indicator of a trend, have risen since mid-August after falling for three weeks. Last week, the group said it would disband early next month after more than two years of helping inform Ontario’s response to the pandemic. Data from the Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel shows a slight increase in the presence of the virus in sewage samples in recent weeks. (Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel) The last time Moore gave an update was in mid-July, when he announced that Ontario would extend eligibility for fourth shots of COVID-19 vaccines to all adults. At the time, Moore said healthy people under 60 who have already received three doses may want to wait until the fall for a second booster. The announcement also comes as some Ontario hospitals have been shut down throughout the summer as a result of health care staffing shortages, and as students are set to return to schools for the first time without COVID-19 restrictions. According to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine website, a booster dose is “not currently permitted” for these children. Moore said earlier this month that the seventh wave of COVID in the province had peaked, with waves arriving about three months apart. At the time, he predicted that a wave of decline would not be as bad as previously expected, given that so many people have been infected with the Omicron variant, combined with protection from high vaccination rates and the absence of a new variant of concern.

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Those children will be able to book their first brace from Thursday, Dr Kieran Moore said. The province says appointments will be available through its vaccine portal starting at 8 a.m. ET, and parents can also make reservations through local public health units, participating pharmacies or health care providers. The news comes as Ontario wastewater data shows a slight increase in the amount of COVID-19 in the province. Health Canada approved COVID-19 booster doses for children ages 5 to 11 on August 19. While Saskatchewan and Alberta have since expanded eligibility to include the age group, Ontario has not until now, just days before children prepare to return to school. “I know it wasn’t fast enough for some people, but I appreciate people’s patience,” Moore says.

Moore outlines 3 steps to stay healthy this fall, stops mandatory isolation

As colder weather approaches, Moore is asking Ontarians to do three important things: continue to wear a mask when “it’s right for you,” stay up-to-date on all vaccinations and stay home if you’re sick. “I would like to remind Ontarians that wearing a good mask not only prevents the spread of COVID-19, but also the flu,” Moore said. Moore said that COVID-19 has moved out of a “crisis phase” and into something that will require long-term management. The seventh wave has peaked, he said, but “Covid-19 remains in the community” and Public Health Ontario expects to see an increase in transmission as more people gather inside during the cooler fall months.
However, Moore also confirmed that the province is abandoning the previous five-day mandatory isolation period if someone tests positive for COVID-19. Now, Moore says that if someone tests positive for the virus (or has another respiratory virus) but has improved symptoms 24 hours after first getting sick, they can return to work or school, but should avoid high-risk settings like long-term care homes. “This approach should reduce the risk of all respiratory viruses in our communities,” Moore said, noting that other provinces have already taken this step. Liberal MPP for Don Valley East Dr. Adil Shamji says he is “deeply concerned” about the move. “This press conference started by saying we are trying to get out of crisis mode,” Shamji said. “We have ERs closed, ICUs are closed, almost 1,400 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and we’re not even in respiratory [illness] season yet.” Data released by Ontario’s Scientific Advisory Panel on COVID-19 shows that sewage signals, an early indicator of a trend, have risen since mid-August after falling for three weeks. Last week, the group said it would disband early next month after more than two years of helping inform Ontario’s response to the pandemic. Data from the Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel shows a slight increase in the presence of the virus in sewage samples in recent weeks. (Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel) The last time Moore gave an update was in mid-July, when he announced that Ontario would extend eligibility for fourth shots of COVID-19 vaccines to all adults. At the time, Moore said healthy people under 60 who have already received three doses may want to wait until the fall for a second booster. The announcement also comes as some Ontario hospitals have been shut down throughout the summer as a result of health care staffing shortages, and as students are set to return to schools for the first time without COVID-19 restrictions. According to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine website, a booster dose is “not currently permitted” for these children. Moore said earlier this month that the seventh wave of COVID in the province had peaked, with waves arriving about three months apart. At the time, he predicted that a wave of decline would not be as bad as previously expected, given that so many people have been infected with the Omicron variant, combined with protection from high vaccination rates and the absence of a new variant of concern.

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Those children will be able to book their first brace from Thursday, Dr Kieran Moore said. The province says appointments will be available through its vaccine portal starting at 8 a.m. ET, and parents can also make reservations through local public health units, participating pharmacies or health care providers. The news comes as Ontario wastewater data shows a slight increase in the amount of COVID-19 in the province. Health Canada approved COVID-19 booster doses for children ages 5 to 11 on August 19. While Saskatchewan and Alberta have since expanded eligibility to include the age group, Ontario has not until now, just days before children prepare to return to school. “I know it wasn’t fast enough for some people, but I appreciate people’s patience,” Moore says.

Moore outlines 3 steps to stay healthy this fall, stops mandatory isolation

As colder weather approaches, Moore is asking Ontarians to do three important things: continue to wear a mask when “it’s right for you,” stay up-to-date on all vaccinations and stay home if you’re sick. “I would like to remind Ontarians that wearing a good mask not only prevents the spread of COVID-19, but also the flu,” Moore said. Moore said that COVID-19 has moved out of a “crisis phase” and into something that will require long-term management. The seventh wave has peaked, he said, but “Covid-19 remains in the community” and Public Health Ontario expects to see an increase in transmission as more people gather inside during the cooler fall months.
However, Moore also confirmed that the province is abandoning the previous five-day mandatory isolation period if someone tests positive for COVID-19. Now, Moore says that if someone tests positive for the virus (or has another respiratory virus) but has improved symptoms 24 hours after first getting sick, they can return to work or school, but should avoid high-risk settings like long-term care homes. “This approach should reduce the risk of all respiratory viruses in our communities,” Moore said, noting that other provinces have already taken this step. Liberal MPP for Don Valley East Dr. Adil Shamji says he is “deeply concerned” about the move. “This press conference started by saying we are trying to get out of crisis mode,” Shamji said. “We have ERs closed, ICUs are closed, almost 1,400 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and we’re not even in respiratory [illness] season yet.” Data released by Ontario’s Scientific Advisory Panel on COVID-19 shows that sewage signals, an early indicator of a trend, have risen since mid-August after falling for three weeks. Last week, the group said it would disband early next month after more than two years of helping inform Ontario’s response to the pandemic. Data from the Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel shows a slight increase in the presence of the virus in sewage samples in recent weeks. (Ontario COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Panel) The last time Moore gave an update was in mid-July, when he announced that Ontario would extend eligibility for fourth shots of COVID-19 vaccines to all adults. At the time, Moore said healthy people under 60 who have already received three doses may want to wait until the fall for a second booster. The announcement also comes as some Ontario hospitals have been shut down throughout the summer as a result of health care staffing shortages, and as students are set to return to schools for the first time without COVID-19 restrictions. According to Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine website, a booster dose is “not currently permitted” for these children. Moore said earlier this month that the seventh wave of COVID in the province had peaked, with waves arriving about three months apart. At the time, he predicted that a wave of decline would not be as bad as previously expected, given that so many people have been infected with the Omicron variant, combined with protection from high vaccination rates and the absence of a new variant of concern.