Coronavirus Ontario

• Canada’s Wonderland set to reopen in July assuming Ontario moves to Step 2 of reopening plan

  The attraction is scheduled to open to season passholders on July 5 and it will expand to the general public on July 7. Residents will be able to buy tickets on June 17.

  Health

  Jun 14
• Frustration in Ontario over lack of spots for 2nd COVID-19 vaccinations

  The province had said people in seven regions who got their first dose on May 9 or earlier could book a second shot starting Monday. Spots, however, were quickly filled.

  Health

  Jun 14
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• Despite acceleration of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses in Delta hot spots, AstraZeneca won’t see shorter interval

  People who received AstraZeneca initially can opt to take one of the other mRNA vaccines for a second dose but still have to wait 12 weeks.

  Health

  Jun 10
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• Delta COVID-19 variant could dominate in Ontario, vaccinating high-risk areas key to avoid 4th wave: data

  "It's the combination of vaccination, strong public health capacity, and these choices we make that will be our key to a good summer and maintaining progress throughout the fall."

  Health

  Jun 10
• Ontario set to enter provincewide COVID-19 reopening plan on June 11

  Here's what you can and can't do under the first phase of Ontario's reopening plan.

  Health

  Jun 7
• Ontario legislature adjourns for summer, house leader says he’s hopeful for normal return

  Government house leader Paul Calandra expressed hope that when legislators return for the fall session on Sept. 13, life at Queen's Park will be back to normal.

  Politics

  Jun 3
• Some Ontario hospital measures revoked in response to improving COVID-19 trends

  The CEO of Ontario Health says staff at hospitals can resume non-urgent surgeries requiring inpatient services if they meet certain criteria.

  Health

  Jun 3
• Doug Ford says Ontario could enter COVID-19 reopening plan before June 14, but only if doctors sign off

  "As we see the numbers come down, and they're dropping rapidly, we put forward to Dr. Williams and the medical team that option of opening up earlier based on a cautious approach."

  Health

  Jun 2
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• Ontario government requiring all long-term care homes to have COVID-19 staff vaccine policies

  The Ontario government's directive said all of the province's long-term care homes will need to have policies implemented by July 1.

  Health

  May 31
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• Canadian Armed Forces winding down COVID-19 task force at Toronto’s Sunnybrook hospital

  A Canadian Armed Forces spokesperson told Global News critical care nursing officers will be the last to leave Sunnybrook. Their duties will end on May 31 as previously scheduled.

  Health

  May 26