COVID 19: Ontario’s disastrous third wave

(April 16, 2021) In a disastrous third wave, if current trends continue, Ontario could see well over 18,000 new daily COVID-19 infections by the end of May — despite continuing vaccinations — CBC News has learned from a government source. And the Ontario government has been ignoring doctors and public health officials about a crushing third wave of COVID 19 for months. Health-care workers say the government didn’t listen and its slow reactions may have cost lives.

Ontario could see well over 18,000 new daily COVID-19 infections — despite continuing vaccinations — if current trends continue. Health Minister Christine Elliott said this week that the province is trying to open up hundreds of additional ICU beds in coming days and weeks.

Covid 19 third wave — Ontario has surpassed 400,000 total cases while province has once again broken a daily record for case counts set four days prior. The situation is expected to worsen and experts say we can turn our fortunes around as long as the right measures are in play. Matthew Bingley reports

third wave - Ericka Vella — Ontario Cabinet considering new restrictions as COVID cases continue to soar. Ericka Vella reports. Watch above.

third wave - Ontario cabinet — Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet met Thursday as the province reported a record 4,736 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 more related deaths.. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press)

Toronto hospitals close clinics, halt appointments due to COVID-19 vaccine shortages. Scarborough Health Network says it will be temporarily closing its vaccination clinic at Centennial College, pictured here, until more doses become available. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

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