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COVID-19: Moore says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for restrictions amid Omicron surge
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COVID-19: Moore says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for restrictions amid Omicron surge
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January 6, 2022
Ontario’s chief medical officer Dr. Kieran Moore said Thursday it would be “a very difficult January” as Omicron infection numbers continue to climb in the province, adding that he takes “full responsibility” for the decision to impose restrictions on businesses. “I hope we’ve done the right decision making,” he added.
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Trenton, Ont. community rallies together to maintain Air Force monument01:48 | August 3, 2022
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Hospitals in Ontario face significant staffing shortages02:34 | August 3, 2022
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Ontario hospitals scale back operations due to staffing shortages02:26 | August 2, 2022
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School boards prep for back-to-school with additional supports for in-school learning02:40 | July 28, 2022
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COVID-19: Moore says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for restrictions amid Omicron surge01:44 | January 6, 2022
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Ontario government sitting on hundreds of millions in COVID-19 funding01:51 | March 1, 2023
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Respiratory illnesses on the decline, alleviating pressure on Ontario hospitals01:40 | January 3, 2023
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Ontario pharmacists allowed to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19 treatment for free: minister00:52 | December 8, 2022
-
One million bottles of kids’ analgesics imported01:47 | November 23, 2022
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Ontario Fall Economic Statement22:33 | November 19, 2022
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Health Matters: Ontario urges masking, should B.C. do the same?03:49 | November 16, 2022
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Ontario’s top doctor ‘strongly’ recommends masking indoors as viruses surge02:18 | November 14, 2022
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: November 14, 202235:50 | November 14, 2022
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Ontario and Quebec doctors recommend mask wearing01:53 | November 14, 2022
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Ontario’s top doctor recommends masking as pediatric hospitals see unprecedented surge02:31 | November 14, 2022
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Global National: Nov. 1322:04 | November 13, 2022
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Focus Ontario: Safe Opioid Supply23:02 | September 24, 2022
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Ontario to expand 1st COVID-19 booster eligibility to children 5 and over02:22 | August 31, 2022
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: August 29, 202234:20 | August 29, 2022
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Healthcare crisis, staff shortages continue in Ontario ICUs02:05 | August 5, 2022
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Ontario’s healthcare system facing staffing shortages02:18 | August 4, 2022
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Trenton, Ont. community rallies together to maintain Air Force monument01:48 | August 3, 2022
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Hospitals in Ontario face significant staffing shortages02:34 | August 3, 2022
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COVID-19: Moore says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for restrictions amid Omicron surge
Description
January 6, 2022
Ontario’s chief medical officer Dr. Kieran Moore said Thursday it would be “a very difficult January” as Omicron infection numbers continue to climb in the province, adding that he takes “full responsibility” for the decision to impose restrictions on businesses. “I hope we’ve done the right decision making,” he added.
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