The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, May 25 – Local Skim St. Catharines

Ontario reported it’s first blood clot death associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine but Dr. Mustafa Hirji points out that most clotting has occurred after the first dose and the risk of clotting after the second dose is much less. (St. Catharines Standard)
The Niagara Catholic School Board has issued an apology after a prayer asking God to protect Israel from those who seek to harm them was read during virtual classes. (610 CKTB)
Dr. Mustafa Hirji believes that the provincial reopening plan announced last week makes sense but could lead to confusion as to what people are and aren’t allowed to do. That confusion could lead to complacency which would increase the risk of COVID-19 spreading. (Niagara this Week)