Scarsin Forecast
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COVID still likely to hospitalize hundreds of Hamiltonians between fall and end of 2022Public health is predicting more COVID activity in the fall among Hamiltonians due to waning immunity and increased transmission through close contact.HealthAug 10, 2022
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Hamilton public health says current COVID activity low, next wave expected in fallHamilton public health is projecting COVID-19 cases will be low in the months ahead with the possibility of a seventh wave hitting the city by the fall.HealthJun 13, 2022
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COVID-19: Hamilton public health says hospitalizations in current wave to peak in early MayHamilton public health is projecting the pace of COVID-19 cases should subside in the weeks ahead hopefully easing the burden of hospital admissions tied to the coronavirus.HealthMay 2, 2022
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BA.2 variant, waning immunity to push ‘resurgence’ of Hamilton COVID-19 infections: public healthThe latest Scarsin forecast suggests COVID-19 to continue circulate in the city well into June with residents more susceptible to infection with immunity waning.HealthApr 4, 2022
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COVID-19: Gradual increase in cases likely for Hamilton, according to public health early spring forecastThe latest Scarsin forecast expects a 'small swell' of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations going into spring amid an easing of prevention measures in Ontario.HealthMar 21, 2022
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COVID-19: Forecast for Hamilton suggests latest wave more likely to ‘severely’ affect those 60-plusLatest modelling from the city says there is potential for over 1,000 hospitalizations in the city's networks between now and the end of February.HealthJan 10, 2022
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Proof of vaccination for fans going to Grey Cup provides ‘sigh of relief’ for Hamilton’s top docCanadian Football League sponsored events during Grey Cup week are requiring valid proof of vaccination in addition to compliance with health and safety protocols.HealthDec 8, 2021
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Hamilton public health seeing a ‘swell’ of COVID-19 cases in recent weeksHamilton’s director of epidemiology, Michelle Baird, says the province has not characterized recent increases as a fifth wave.HealthDec 6, 2021
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Public health says 4th wave likely ‘averted’ in Hamilton but COVID-19 will still be aroundHamilton public health is suggesting the city will see about another 3,000 COVID cases between now and the end of 2021.HealthOct 18, 2021
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Hamilton’s top doc hopeful Ontario’s proof of vaccination will lead to shots in more armsDr. Elizabeth Richardson believes the city may see a bump among younger age groups who have struggled to get vaccinations.HealthSep 22, 2021
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