Waiting until the peak of the third wave has passed before vaccinating essential workers doesn’t make sense, says an expert As Ontario’s third wave intensifies—on April 6, it posted 3,065 new cases of COVID-19, an average increase of more than 30 per cent in a week—the question is being asked: Should the province change course…
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Everyone hates a queue jumper. But are Canada’s current vaccine queues fair?
Vaxx Populi: Experts wonder whether vaccination priorities can be changed to better protect those at highest risk. Queue-jumping is perhaps Canada’s ultimate social transgression, especially when it comes to our health care system. And butting into line is particularly egregious right now, when people are desperately waiting to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Perhaps the most…
Pandemic Xenophobia – Join Ryerson University’s Webinar ON Thursday, April 22, 4-5 PM EDT
Ryerson University’s next webinar on Thursday, April 22, 4-5 PM EDT is prompted by the urgent need to address the surge in anti-Asian racism in North America and around the globe. Ryerson University does so with the following renowned authors, journalists, and scholars: John Kuo Wei Tchen, Chair, Public History & Humanities, Rutgers University Jan Wong, Journalist and…
The city will look at a more ‘targeted approach’ to vaccinate people in high-risk neighbourhoods
Vaccinating people in higher-risk neighbourhoods and workplaces, regardless of age, is a targeted approach the city should consider going forward, Mayor John Tory says. Speaking to CP24 on Monday morning, Tory said taking vaccination teams to people who are more at risk of contracting COVID-19, including those who live in neighbourhoods where the virus is…
Worldwide COVID-19 Vaccinations-Statistics and Research Update Website
Vaccination against COVID-19 has now started in 161 locations, covering 91% of the world population. We’d love to share this Country-by-country data on the COVID-19 vaccinations website with a lot of useful information. This page has a number of charts on vaccination. You can select any country you are interested in — or several if you…
Frontline Asian Canadian Essential Workers Is Needed To Speak Anti-Asian Racism Experiences
Racially motivated attacks against Asian Canadians have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, leaving people feeling powerless and helpless to stop these acts of hate. To speak out against these acts of anti-Asian hate and discrimination, a group of prominent Asian Canadian leaders from Ryerson University are producing a video that…
Ontario Implements Provincewide Emergency Brake
All 34 Public Health Unit Regions to Move into Shutdown TORONTO —The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result of an alarming surge in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. The provincewide emergency brake will be effective Saturday, April…
Why Canada Is Suspending Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine In People Under 55
No reported cases of rare blood clots after vaccinations in Canada, but Health Canada still assessing risk. Canada’s vaccine advisory committee is recommending immediately suspending the use of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in Canadians under 55 following reports of rare but potentially fatal blood clots in Europe that appear to be connected to the shot. The National Advisory…
Toronto Could Lower COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Age to 60 ‘very soon,’ Mayor says
TORONTO — Mayor John Tory says the city is asking the province to lower the age restriction for booking a COVID-19 vaccine on the provincial portal to 60. Tory said he has spoken with Premier Doug Ford about making the change and that it could be made “very soon.” “I had a good conversation, in…
What We Know About J&J’s Single-dose Vaccine, Set To Arrive At The End Of April
Canada will soon add another COVID-19 vaccine to its supply, with procurement minister Anita Anand announcing this week that initial shipments of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose jab are to arrive by the end of April. Canada approved the vaccine in early March and had pre-ordered 10 million doses, but manufacturing problems from the company led…