It is the highest number of deaths recorded in a week since the start of the seventh wave. Just four weeks ago, the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore told reporters that the latest wave of the virus, driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant, had peaked. The province said the seventh wave officially began on June 19.
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Deaths are considered a “lag indicator,” one of the serious effects that can continue to mount even after a wave has peaked. While deaths have increased, hospitalizations have decreased. Newly released figures from the Ontario Ministry of Health on Thursday show that the number of people hospitalized with the virus has also dropped from 1,354 last week to 1,245 as of Thursday. The number of people in intensive care due to COVID-19 also fell to 135 from 146 the previous week. Of those in intensive care, 47 patients are on ventilators, also a lower number than last week. However, Thursday’s positive test was 11.3%, similar to last week’s reported figure of 11%. Positive rates are based on the number of people who test for the virus. Last January, the province moved to limit PCR testing to only high-risk populations and settings. Experts said the reported case numbers are a serious underestimate of the true extent of COVID-19 infections in Ontario.
The Omicron specific vaccine has arrived
Meanwhile, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the province will receive its first shipment of Omicron-targeted vaccines next week. Health Canada announced Thursday that it has approved the new vaccine from Moderna, which targets the original strain and the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus. Jones said the province is working with public health units to distribute the shots. Initial shipments will be limited and targeted to the most vulnerable, such as long-term care residents and staff. A broader rollout plan, Jones said, will be confirmed once additional installments are launched. Health Canada says there will be enough stock for all Canadians to get a dose this fall and winter.
The isolation rule was abolished
Two of Ontario’s major teachers’ unions say they are concerned about the province’s decision to end its mandatory COVID-19 isolation period days before school starts in person. The Federation of Elementary Teachers of Ontario and the Federation of Secondary Teachers of Ontario are concerned that allowing children and teachers to return to the classroom while they are still potentially contagious could cause the virus to spread faster in schools. They say this could endanger people’s health and likely cause further learning disabilities. Ontario’s top doctor announced Wednesday that people who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to self-isolate for five days, but can return to work or school once their fever is gone and their other symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours. Moore said people should then wear a mask in all settings for 10 days after the onset of their symptoms and stay away from high-risk environments such as long-term care during that time. Schools across the province are reopening next week without COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since the pandemic began.
Boosters for mood 5 to 11
Moore also announced Wednesday that the province will begin rolling out boosters for five- to 11-year-olds this week, and appointments became available Thursday morning through the province’s online vaccine portal. You can also book through local public health units, as well as some pharmacies and healthcare providers. Earlier this month, Health Canada said it approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for children in this age group. The agency said the third dose would be given at least six months after the second. Announcing the launch of the booster on Wednesday, Dr. Kieran Moore said the province has been “working diligently” since Health Canada approved the booster to create guidance and sort out the logistics of equitably distributing doses across the province.
New rules for the updated scientific table
Ontario’s new scientific advisory panel won’t have the final say on what it can investigate, with issues subject to approval by Public Health Ontario. Regarding the report issued Thursday for the new panel — which will replace the current scientific panel that has been providing advice since the start of the pandemic — Ontario Public Health said a process will be developed to select topics.
title: “Ontario Reports Nearly 100 Deaths From Covid 19 This Week Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Gary Prater”
It is the highest number of deaths recorded in a week since the start of the seventh wave. Just four weeks ago, the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore told reporters that the latest wave of the virus, driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant, had peaked. The province said the seventh wave officially began on June 19.
Have a coronavirus question or news tip for CBC News? Email us at [email protected]
Deaths are considered a “lag indicator,” one of the serious effects that can continue to mount even after a wave has peaked. While deaths have increased, hospitalizations have decreased. Newly released figures from the Ontario Ministry of Health on Thursday show that the number of people hospitalized with the virus has also dropped from 1,354 last week to 1,245 as of Thursday. The number of people in intensive care due to COVID-19 also fell to 135 from 146 the previous week. Of those in intensive care, 47 patients are on ventilators, also a lower number than last week. However, Thursday’s positive test was 11.3%, similar to last week’s reported figure of 11%. Positive rates are based on the number of people who test for the virus. Last January, the province moved to limit PCR testing to only high-risk populations and settings. Experts said the reported case numbers are a serious underestimate of the true extent of COVID-19 infections in Ontario.
The Omicron specific vaccine has arrived
Meanwhile, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the province will receive its first shipment of Omicron-targeted vaccines next week. Health Canada announced Thursday that it has approved the new vaccine from Moderna, which targets the original strain and the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus. Jones said the province is working with public health units to distribute the shots. Initial shipments will be limited and targeted to the most vulnerable, such as long-term care residents and staff. A broader rollout plan, Jones said, will be confirmed once additional installments are launched. Health Canada says there will be enough stock for all Canadians to get a dose this fall and winter.
The isolation rule was abolished
Two of Ontario’s major teachers’ unions say they are concerned about the province’s decision to end its mandatory COVID-19 isolation period days before school starts in person. The Federation of Elementary Teachers of Ontario and the Federation of Secondary Teachers of Ontario are concerned that allowing children and teachers to return to the classroom while they are still potentially contagious could cause the virus to spread faster in schools. They say this could endanger people’s health and likely cause further learning disabilities. Ontario’s top doctor announced Wednesday that people who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to self-isolate for five days, but can return to work or school once their fever is gone and their other symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours. Moore said people should then wear a mask in all settings for 10 days after the onset of their symptoms and stay away from high-risk environments such as long-term care during that time. Schools across the province are reopening next week without COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since the pandemic began.
Boosters for mood 5 to 11
Moore also announced Wednesday that the province will begin rolling out boosters for five- to 11-year-olds this week, and appointments became available Thursday morning through the province’s online vaccine portal. You can also book through local public health units, as well as some pharmacies and healthcare providers. Earlier this month, Health Canada said it approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for children in this age group. The agency said the third dose would be given at least six months after the second. Announcing the launch of the booster on Wednesday, Dr. Kieran Moore said the province has been “working diligently” since Health Canada approved the booster to create guidance and sort out the logistics of equitably distributing doses across the province.
New rules for the updated scientific table
Ontario’s new scientific advisory panel won’t have the final say on what it can investigate, with issues subject to approval by Public Health Ontario. Regarding the report issued Thursday for the new panel — which will replace the current scientific panel that has been providing advice since the start of the pandemic — Ontario Public Health said a process will be developed to select topics.
title: “Ontario Reports Nearly 100 Deaths From Covid 19 This Week Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Beth Davis”
It is the highest number of deaths recorded in a week since the start of the seventh wave. Just four weeks ago, the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore told reporters that the latest wave of the virus, driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant, had peaked. The province said the seventh wave officially began on June 19.
Have a coronavirus question or news tip for CBC News? Email us at [email protected]
Deaths are considered a “lag indicator,” one of the serious effects that can continue to mount even after a wave has peaked. While deaths have increased, hospitalizations have decreased. Newly released figures from the Ontario Ministry of Health on Thursday show that the number of people hospitalized with the virus has also dropped from 1,354 last week to 1,245 as of Thursday. The number of people in intensive care due to COVID-19 also fell to 135 from 146 the previous week. Of those in intensive care, 47 patients are on ventilators, also a lower number than last week. However, Thursday’s positive test was 11.3%, similar to last week’s reported figure of 11%. Positive rates are based on the number of people who test for the virus. Last January, the province moved to limit PCR testing to only high-risk populations and settings. Experts said the reported case numbers are a serious underestimate of the true extent of COVID-19 infections in Ontario.
The Omicron specific vaccine has arrived
Meanwhile, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the province will receive its first shipment of Omicron-targeted vaccines next week. Health Canada announced Thursday that it has approved the new vaccine from Moderna, which targets the original strain and the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus. Jones said the province is working with public health units to distribute the shots. Initial shipments will be limited and targeted to the most vulnerable, such as long-term care residents and staff. A broader rollout plan, Jones said, will be confirmed once additional installments are launched. Health Canada says there will be enough stock for all Canadians to get a dose this fall and winter.
The isolation rule was abolished
Two of Ontario’s major teachers’ unions say they are concerned about the province’s decision to end its mandatory COVID-19 isolation period days before school starts in person. The Federation of Elementary Teachers of Ontario and the Federation of Secondary Teachers of Ontario are concerned that allowing children and teachers to return to the classroom while they are still potentially contagious could cause the virus to spread faster in schools. They say this could endanger people’s health and likely cause further learning disabilities. Ontario’s top doctor announced Wednesday that people who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to self-isolate for five days, but can return to work or school once their fever is gone and their other symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours. Moore said people should then wear a mask in all settings for 10 days after the onset of their symptoms and stay away from high-risk environments such as long-term care during that time. Schools across the province are reopening next week without COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since the pandemic began.
Boosters for mood 5 to 11
Moore also announced Wednesday that the province will begin rolling out boosters for five- to 11-year-olds this week, and appointments became available Thursday morning through the province’s online vaccine portal. You can also book through local public health units, as well as some pharmacies and healthcare providers. Earlier this month, Health Canada said it approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for children in this age group. The agency said the third dose would be given at least six months after the second. Announcing the launch of the booster on Wednesday, Dr. Kieran Moore said the province has been “working diligently” since Health Canada approved the booster to create guidance and sort out the logistics of equitably distributing doses across the province.
New rules for the updated scientific table
Ontario’s new scientific advisory panel won’t have the final say on what it can investigate, with issues subject to approval by Public Health Ontario. Regarding the report issued Thursday for the new panel — which will replace the current scientific panel that has been providing advice since the start of the pandemic — Ontario Public Health said a process will be developed to select topics.
title: “Ontario Reports Nearly 100 Deaths From Covid 19 This Week Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Jillian Johnson”
It is the highest number of deaths recorded in a week since the start of the seventh wave. Just four weeks ago, the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore told reporters that the latest wave of the virus, driven by the BA.5 Omicron subvariant, had peaked. The province said the seventh wave officially began on June 19.
Have a coronavirus question or news tip for CBC News? Email us at [email protected]
Deaths are considered a “lag indicator,” one of the serious effects that can continue to mount even after a wave has peaked. While deaths have increased, hospitalizations have decreased. Newly released figures from the Ontario Ministry of Health on Thursday show that the number of people hospitalized with the virus has also dropped from 1,354 last week to 1,245 as of Thursday. The number of people in intensive care due to COVID-19 also fell to 135 from 146 the previous week. Of those in intensive care, 47 patients are on ventilators, also a lower number than last week. However, Thursday’s positive test was 11.3%, similar to last week’s reported figure of 11%. Positive rates are based on the number of people who test for the virus. Last January, the province moved to limit PCR testing to only high-risk populations and settings. Experts said the reported case numbers are a serious underestimate of the true extent of COVID-19 infections in Ontario.
The Omicron specific vaccine has arrived
Meanwhile, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the province will receive its first shipment of Omicron-targeted vaccines next week. Health Canada announced Thursday that it has approved the new vaccine from Moderna, which targets the original strain and the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus. Jones said the province is working with public health units to distribute the shots. Initial shipments will be limited and targeted to the most vulnerable, such as long-term care residents and staff. A broader rollout plan, Jones said, will be confirmed once additional installments are launched. Health Canada says there will be enough stock for all Canadians to get a dose this fall and winter.
The isolation rule was abolished
Two of Ontario’s major teachers’ unions say they are concerned about the province’s decision to end its mandatory COVID-19 isolation period days before school starts in person. The Federation of Elementary Teachers of Ontario and the Federation of Secondary Teachers of Ontario are concerned that allowing children and teachers to return to the classroom while they are still potentially contagious could cause the virus to spread faster in schools. They say this could endanger people’s health and likely cause further learning disabilities. Ontario’s top doctor announced Wednesday that people who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to self-isolate for five days, but can return to work or school once their fever is gone and their other symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours. Moore said people should then wear a mask in all settings for 10 days after the onset of their symptoms and stay away from high-risk environments such as long-term care during that time. Schools across the province are reopening next week without COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since the pandemic began.
Boosters for mood 5 to 11
Moore also announced Wednesday that the province will begin rolling out boosters for five- to 11-year-olds this week, and appointments became available Thursday morning through the province’s online vaccine portal. You can also book through local public health units, as well as some pharmacies and healthcare providers. Earlier this month, Health Canada said it approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as a booster for children in this age group. The agency said the third dose would be given at least six months after the second. Announcing the launch of the booster on Wednesday, Dr. Kieran Moore said the province has been “working diligently” since Health Canada approved the booster to create guidance and sort out the logistics of equitably distributing doses across the province.
New rules for the updated scientific table
Ontario’s new scientific advisory panel won’t have the final say on what it can investigate, with issues subject to approval by Public Health Ontario. Regarding the report issued Thursday for the new panel — which will replace the current scientific panel that has been providing advice since the start of the pandemic — Ontario Public Health said a process will be developed to select topics.
