The LocalSKIM for Tuesday, August 3

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  • Dr. Mustafa Hirji, Niagara’s acting medical officer of health, believes we will likely be stuck dealing with the COVID-19 virus for years to come because more infectious variants make it increasingly difficult to reach herd immunity. (Niagara this Week)
  • The QEW Fort Erie bound from Victoria Ave to Jordan Road was closed for about 5 hours this afternoon following a serious crash. (610 CKTB)
  • Canada’s public health doctors believe Canada is seeing the beginning of a fourth wave of COVID-19 but it isn’t likely to be anywhere near the severity of the first three waves. (610 CKTB)
  • The government released its back-to-school plan today and students will be able to play on sports teams, use instruments in music class and go on field trips. While masks won’t be required when outdoors, inside masks will still need to be worn. (Thorold News)