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https://www.cp24.com/mobile/news/ontario-to-stop-collecting-covid-19-numbers-from-school-boards-suspend-reporting-of-cases-in-schools-1.5724867

Ontario to stop collecting COVID-19 numbers from school boards, suspend reporting of cases in schools The Ontario government will halt the collection of COVID-19 case numbers from publicly funded schools and will suspend all public reporting of new infections among students and staff starting next week.

https://twitter.com/omaralghabra/status/1467142361377554432?s=12

Omar Alghabra on Twitter “Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is our priority. We have measures to prevent the importation of COVID-19, including Omicron. In addition to the test to be taken 72 hours before coming to Canada, here are the different scenarios after arriving at the border:”

Not one, not two, not even third, but 4th COVID vaccine shot might be required.

Immunocompromised may need a 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster, CDC says - National | Globalnews.ca

http://globalnews.ca/news/8329584/immunocompromised-fourth-booster-cdc-covid/

Immunocompromised may need a 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster, CDC says - National | Globalnews.ca Anyone eligible for the additional COVID-19 booster should wait at least six months between their third and fourth shot, the CDC said.

“As I said many times, we don't yet have an absolute correlative protection (100 per cent protection), but Moderna seems to give higher antibody levels that stay longer,” says Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine proving to last longer than rival from Pfizer, says B.C. provincial health officer | Vancouver Sun

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/modernas-covid-19-vaccine-proving-to-last-longer-than-rival-from-pfizer-says-provincial-health-officer

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine proving to last longer than rival from Pfizer, says B.C. provincial health officer “As I said many times, we don't yet have an absolute correlative protection (100 per cent protection), but Moderna seems to give higher antibody levels that stay longer,” says Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Hopefully will be voluntary

Ontario's proof of vaccination requirement could eventually be made voluntary for businesses: sources Ontario is considering a further easing of pandemic restrictions and an announcement could come as soon as Friday as health officials say the COVID-19 situation is improving in the province, CTV News Toronto has learned.

https://www.680news.com/2021/10/01/covid-19-vaccines-long-term-care-workers/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Ontario mandates COVID-19 vaccines for long-term care workers - 680 NEWS The Ontario government has announced they will be mandating COVID-19 vaccines for long-term care workers. Minister Rod Phillips made the announcement Friday, saying all in-home staff, support workers, students, and volunteers will have to be vaccinated by November 15, 2021 or provide a medical exemp...

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/ontario-recommends-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-over-moderna-for-people-18-to-24-effective-immediately-1.5605370

Ontario recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine over Moderna for people 18 to 24 effective immediately The Ontario government is now recommending that people between the ages of 18 and 24 receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine instead of Moderna due to an observed increase of myocarditis cases.

https://www.elections.ca/home.aspx?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_media_organic&utm_campaign=ec-ge2021-eng&utm_content=fbreminder

Elections Canada - Home page for the 2021 Federal Election Find all the information you need to know to vote in the 2021 federal election. You will learn whether you are registered to vote, where to vote, what your riding is, who the candidates in your riding are, and more.

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Ontario government to require COVID-19 vaccine certificates for many indoor public settings | Globalnews.ca

http://globalnews.ca/news/8158345/covid-ontario-vaccine-certificates-passport-restaurants-gyms-clubs/

Ontario government to require COVID-19 vaccine certificates for many indoor public settings | Globalnews.ca Beginning on Sept. 22, Ontario residents will need to show proof of full vaccination along with photo ID in order to access settings like restaurants, bars, nightclubs and gyms.

Future Progressive Congress is issuing the following statement regarding the recent problem of burning and vandalizing churches in Canada

Canada is a country that is built with the blood and the sweat of immigrants. The first people to inhabit this land are our Indigenous communities. The first settlers from Europe are Christians, followed by so many who did see in this land an opportunity for a better future for themselves and their families – whether economically, financially or even looking for freedom in its different forms – such as freedom of religion, freedom of worship, inclusion of all colours, races, sexual orientation and a place where the freedom of everyone stops when it interferes with the freedom of others. Immigrants, refugees and permanent residents are trying to make this new land as their own homeland.

Life in Canada was going on a peaceful pace, but the government we have today (that we chose ourselves to govern us) is using rules that we are not familiar with. It is creating fear and hate among its own citizens, favouring some communities above others, pandering to the demands of some that are not creating harmony among citizens and using the system of divide and conquer. Christians are upset seeing 52 churches vandalized and a large number of them are burned to the ground and there was no one arrested, or charged or anyone prosecuted for such an obvious crime that is very clear for anyone to see. We did not see any announcement from the government that promises the protection of its citizen’s places of worship, which is the minimum required by a governing body. We did not see a Prime Minister or Members of Parliament rushing to visit the crime scene. We did not hear the words “This is a hate crime against Christianity”.

The Canadian government did hold a summit for Islamophobia, and another one for anti-Semitism. How about the rest of the country’s citizens?

Canadians are asking for:
Equal treatment to all citizens
Equal application of the law
Quick investigation and arrest of perpetrators responsible for hate crimes
Equal protection of all places of worship
Equal opportunity of dialogue
Any less is not acceptable.

http://globalnews.ca/news/7998690/naci-mrna-covid-19-vaccine-myocarditis/

NACI says to wait on 2nd mRNA COVID-19 shot for those with rare heart inflammation The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updated its recommendations Friday.

Road map for reopening

https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario -step-2

Reopening Ontario Learn about the Roadmap to Reopen, the province’s three-step plan to safely and gradually lift public health measures based on ongoing progress of provincewide vaccination rates and improvements of key public health and health care indicators. Ontario is currently in Step 1 of the Roadmap to Reope...

That restraining order, opposed by Skelly, is what brought the parties to court Monday, but for Skelly, it was about far more than his ability to serve food without government permission.

'BBQ Rebellion' gets turned away from court, delaying face-off over COVID lockdowns | National Post

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/the-bbq-rebellion-gets-turned-away-from-court-delaying-face-off-over-covid-lockdowns

'BBQ Rebellion' gets turned away from court, delaying face-off over COVID lockdowns An Ontario judge declined to hear a constitutional challenge from Adam Skelly, the man who refused to close indoor dining at his restaurant Adamson Barbeque

FDA to add warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines | Reuters

Pfizer, whose vaccine has been authorized for use in Americans as young as 12, said in a statement that it is aware of the reports of myocarditis and pericarditis after mRNA vaccination. It said that the benefit risk profile of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine "remains positive".

Moderna shares closed down 4.2%, while Pfizer fell 1.4%.

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-panel-review-heart-inflammation-cases-after-pfizer-moderna-vaccines-2021-06-23/

FDA to add warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it plans to move quickly to add a warning about rare cases of heart inflammation in adolescents and young adults to fact sheets for the Pfizer/BioNTech (PFE.N), and Moderna (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccines.

USA Cleveland Clinic answers on COVID infections and vaccines updated June 07/2021

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/can-vaccinated-people-transmit-covid-19-to-others/

Can Vaccinated People Transmit COVID-19 to Others? Get the answer from an infectious disease specialist

https://globalnews.ca/news/7961802/jason-kenney-tyler-shandro-alberta-covid-19-coronavirus-reopening-stage-3/

COVID-19: Alberta public health measures to end on July 1 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro are scheduled to provide an update on reopening and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Friday afternoon.

https://www.macleans.ca/politics/the-conservative-party-is-at-odds-with-itself-can-otoole-pull-it-together/

The Conservative Party is at odds with itself. Can O’Toole pull it together? While the inner circle has faith in Erin O’Toole, regional and ideological schisms pose a growing threat

https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000217/ontario-accelerates-rollout-of-second-shots-targeting-a-two-dose-summer

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Mississauga, Brampton residents now have to wait only 28 days to get second dose of COVID vaccine | insauga.com

https://www.insauga.com/mississauga-brampton-residents-now-have-to-wait-only-28-days-to-get-second-dose-of-covid-vaccine

Mississauga, Brampton residents now have to wait only 28 days to get second dose of COVID vaccine As of next week, Mississauga and Brampton residents who receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can get their second shot as soon as a month later.Under the Provincial government's new plan to vaccinate the Ontario public quicker, those who are scheduled to get a first dose May 31 or after....

It might be a good idea to give the 2nd dose of AstraZeneca to the individuals who did receive the 1St dose after all.

Covid: Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs effective against Indian variant - study - BBC News
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57214596

Covid: Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs effective against Indian variant - study They are effective against symptomatic disease but protection is low after only one dose, a study says.

The NACI problem and how to fix it - Macleans.ca

https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/the-naci-problem-and-how-to-fix-it/

These Snowbirds are turning 50. But don't ask them about their age. - Macleans.ca After a tragic year and persistent questions about the iconic aerial acrobats' uncertain future, the Snowbirds fly back to their spring training ground

Tam warns that full vaccination does not equal full protection from COVID-19 | CTV News

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/tam-warns-that-full-vaccination-does-not-equal-full-protection-from-covid-19-1.5419843

Tam warns that full vaccination does not equal full protection from COVID-19 Canada's chief public health officer reminded Canadians on Saturday that even those who are fully vaccinated remain susceptible to COVID-19.

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Ontario calls for mandatory three-day hotel quarantine for travellers crossing land borders Ontario has asked the federal government to implement a mandatory three-day hotel quarantine program for people travelling across land borders.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/tracking-every-case-of-covid-19-in-canada-1.4852102

Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada Visit CTVNews.ca for an interactive record of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada.

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'We got it wrong': Premier Ford apologizes for some of Ontario's enhanced public health measures Premier Doug Ford apologized and said the province moved 'too fast' in announcing sweeping new measures aimed at curbing the third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario and said his government is working on a provincially-run sick leave benefit to curb the spread of infection.

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All but AstraZeneca? Most unvaccinated Canadians uncomfortable with brand; fewer would take the jab if offered
All but AstraZeneca? Most unvaccinated Canadians uncomfortable with brand; fewer would take the jab if offered

Only two-in-five who want to be vaccinated say they’d be comfortable receiving AZ vaccine

April 12, 2021 – Weeks of questions, blood clot concerns and changing guidance over who should receive the AstraZeneca vaccine has had a devastating impact on Canadian confidence in it.

New public opinion data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds just 41 per cent of Canadians who are yet unvaccinated – but intend to be – are comfortable with receiving an AZ vaccine, currently comprising about 20 per cent of Canada’s stockpile.

The survey’s findings show that while urgency to be inoculated against COVID-19 climbs again to an all time high, critical doubts about one of the main brands that make up this country’s vaccine program could result in Canadians opting not to be vaccinated at all if a dose of AstraZeneca were the only option on offer.

Nearly one-quarter (23%) of those who haven’t yet received a vaccine but intend to say they would reject a dose from AstraZeneca outright if that is the brand being administered to them.

Levels of discomfort increase considerably among women over the age of 34, two-in-five of whom say they are ‘extremely uncomfortable’ with the idea of receiving the AstraZeneca dose.

Against the backdrop of these doubts, public health officials and politicians must also battle skepticism over another critical aspect of COVID-19 related data: the very number of people who have been infected. Fully one-in-five people in this country believe the federal government has been inflating COVID-19 statistics, that the real figures are lower, while fewer than a third think the official data is accurate (32%).

More Key Findings:

Assessment of vaccine rollout by provincial governments has worsened in Manitoba and Ontario but improved in most regions over the past month. Residents in Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Saskatchewan are most positive.
Despite receiving more doses of COVID-19 vaccines in recent weeks, Canadians remain divided about the federal government’s procurement efforts. 45 per cent have confidence in the Liberal government to handle procurement and distribution to the provinces; 50 per cent do not.
Desire to be vaccinated continues to rise. 69 per cent of Canadians have either had at least one dose or would like to be vaccinated as soon as possible
Link to the poll here: www.angusreid.org/

Canadian Opinion Research | Angus Reid Institute The Angus Reid Institute is a national, not-for-profit organization commissioning research and opinion polls on issues that matter to Canadians

Canada Covid-19: Protests break out in Montreal after the city's latest Covid curfew - CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/12/americas/canada-curfew-montreal-protest/index.html

Protests break out in Montreal after the city's latest Covid curfew Protests broke out Sunday night in Montreal after the city's latest curfew went into effect due to spikes in Covid-19 cases.

‘Accident’ at Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant as new uranium enrichment starts

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/11/accident-at-irans-natanz-nuclear-plant-as-new-uranium-enrichment-starts

‘Accident’ at Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant as new uranium enrichment starts Spokesman says accident hit the Natanz electrical distribution grid, a day after Iran switched on new centrifuges

LILLEY: Context on COVID numbers needed now more than ever | Toronto Sun

https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-context-on-covid-numbers-needed-now-more-than-ever

LILLEY: Context on COVID numbers needed now more than ever We are facing a new pandemic is what the doctors, the experts and the politicians keep telling us.