Dr. David Williams

• ‘He’ll give you a straight answer’: Colleagues speak highly of Ontario’s next top doctor

  Bryan Paterson, the mayor of Kingston, Ont., said he never worried about public compliance over tough public health orders because he had ``one of the best'' in his corner.

  Health

  May 31, 2021
  
• Ontario government begins process of replacing chief medical officer of health

  Health Minister Christine Elliott says the province is moving to replace Dr. David Williams with Dr. Kieran Moore.

  Health

  May 31, 2021
  
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• Kingston’s medical officer of health named Ontario’s next top doctor

  If approved by the Ontario legislature, Dr. Kieran Moore will replace Dr. David Williams, who has been Ontario's chief medical officer of health since 2016, on June 26.

  Health

  May 29, 2021
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• McMaster Children’s Hospital physicians call for return to in-person learning in Ontario

  Physicians at McMaster Children's Hospital are calling for a return to in-person learning as soon as possible to avoid further negative impacts on kids' health and well-being.

  News

  May 26, 2021
• Coronavirus: Ontario says it plans to extend Dr. William’s term as chief medical officer of health

  Health Minister Christine Elliott says today that the government has asked Dr. David Williams to stay on as chief medical officer of health until September.

  Nov 23, 2020
• Is Ontario’s regional staged approach working amid the province’s second wave of COVID-19?

  Many Ontario regions neighbouring coronavirus hot spots are still in Stage 3, prompting concerns that they'll become destinations for visitors looking to access services that aren't available in modified Stage 2.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2020
• Could the public be to blame for the lack of coronavirus testing in Ontario?

  Minister of Health Christine Elliott said there hadn't been enough people going to assessment centres in the past week, even though the province eased up the testing criteria.

  Health

  May 21, 2020
• Coronavirus: Ontario directive clearing asymptomatic staff for care home work raises questions

  "We have to be particularly careful, so that's something I would be very concerned about as a province-wide strategy," Health Minister Christine Elliott said.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2020
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• Ontario health officials unveil new testing guidelines, criteria for coronavirus

  The new guidelines, according to health officials, are for vulnerable populations, including healthcare workers, caregivers, and first responders.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Several bars, restaurants in Kingston close to prevent spread of COVID-19

  Several Kingston bars and restaurants have already closed their doors in an effort to reduce the possible spread of the COVID-19 virus.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2020