The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, May 18, 2021 – Local Skim St. Catharines

Dr. Mustafa Hirji believes that getting a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may not be desirable as new research is showing that delaying the second dose may increase vaccine effectiveness. (St. Catharines Standard)
PM Justin Trudeau is suggesting that 75% of Canadians will need to be vaccinated before the Canada-U.S. border can be reopened, ending any hope that the border will be reopened soon. (Thorold News)
An increase of GTA traffic entering Niagara-on-the-Lake over the last few weekends despite provincial stay-at-home orders is concerning. (St. Catharines Standard)
Over 10,000 people in Niagara booked their COVID-19 shot today as Ontario lowered the age eligibility to 18 years old and older. (610 CKTB)