Assuming hospital capacity thresholds remain robust, and we keep an eye on variants, and the government hews to the c...
Read Full ArticleOntario is finally close to controlling a virus that has controlled us for more than a year.
Read Full ArticleExtending the stay-at-home order was the logical choice. But summer could come faster with targeted measures like cut...
Read Full ArticleHospital capacity, public health resources and testing capacity are key factors in avoiding a fourth wave.
Read Full ArticleThe stay-at-home order lasts at least until May 20. No thresholds for loosening restrictions have been released, beca...
Read Full ArticleHad Canada’s borders been rendered airtight in December, perhaps the variants would have stayed out. The third wave w...
Read Full ArticleEven after this past year, it’s hard to find any words at all.
Read Full ArticleThe city and province have taken some good steps but more vaccines should be pouring into the areas that are on fire.
Read Full ArticleMeanwhile, advocates are calling for child-care staff to be immediately prioritized for vaccination — a move that wou...
Read Full ArticleAnd now the province is set to strengthen the tragically weak restrictions enacted last week.
Read Full ArticleVaccination strategy should be modified to help mitigate hospitalizations, experts say.
Read Full Article“It’s a combination of being smart and really stringent with the measures, distinguishing clearly between essential a...
Read Full ArticleThe science table update Thursday pointed out the ICUs are the key: variants can swamp them, as long-term care wasn’t...
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