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Back to school announcement coming in next day or two

Province is reviewing the input from medical experts and stakeholders

May 31, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

NEWS | Ford says back to school announcement will be made in next day or two. Details: https://t.co/LiCZRaRvzq pic.twitter.com/N3UhYXNZIM
— NewsTalk 610 CKTB (@610CKTB) May 31, 2021

Indian variant of COVID-19 may delay reopening in U.K.

May 31, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

The #UK is potentially slowing down their reopening in the face of B.1.617.2.

We should be similarly cautious about reopening & willing to calibrate based on B.1.617.2 growth and vaccine uptake.

However the faster we all sign up for vaccination, the less caution will be needed. https://t.co/t7LASqt94j
— Mustafa Hirji (@mustafahirji) May 31, 2021

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer David Williams to be replaced

Williams' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and long-term care homes has been criticized

May 31, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

BREAKING | David Williams is out as top medical health officer of Ontario. Details: https://t.co/AlFdiymPLp pic.twitter.com/ZPXq67v082
— NewsTalk 610 CKTB (@610CKTB) May 30, 2021

Ontario shortening interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses

Pfizer and Moderna second shot could be given 28 days after first shot if supply is available

May 28, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

NEWS | Ontario shortening interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses. Details: https://t.co/uILt1kWyYy pic.twitter.com/sExzLA95x8
— NewsTalk 610 CKTB (@610CKTB) May 28, 2021

AstraZenica patients can book second dose earlier

May 25, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

Individuals who received their first dose of AstraZeneca between March 10-19 can now choose to book their second dose appointment at an earlier dose interval of 10 weeks.

Find a participating pharmacy: https://t.co/wduFUxLmrC pic.twitter.com/9tNNyskq43
— Ontario Ministry of Health (@ONThealth) May 25, 2021

Ontario residents 12+ can book COVID vaccine beginning Sunday

May 21, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

BREAKING | Ontario residents 12+ can start booking COVID vaccine on Sunday May 23, 2021. Details: https://t.co/6qszUNMSyN pic.twitter.com/YlQwZyEMX3
— NewsTalk 610 CKTB (@610CKTB) May 21, 2021

Ontario will move forward with AstraZenica second dose

May 21, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

Ontario is resuming use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 but only as a second dose.https://t.co/GBpgUUkvNR
— Niagara this Week (@NiagarathisWeek) May 21, 2021

Ontario government announces a three-step roadmap for Ontario to reopen

Ontario’s COVID-19 reopening plan tied to vaccination rates

May 20, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

#BREAKING: Ontario will have 3 phase staged approach to reopening:
• Phase 1 is when 60% of Ontarians have first dose
• Phase 2 is 70% with one dose, 20% full vaccinated
• Phase 3 is 70-80% with first dose and 25% fully vaccinated
• Outdoor amenities open SATURDAY #onpoli pic.twitter.com/JEmD2O6Cgc
— Kamil Karamali (@KamilKaramali) May 20, 2021

Canada to pass U.S. for first dose administered percentage

49 percent of Canadians have been given one dose of vaccine

May 20, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

NEWS | Canada expected to pass US for percentage of first vaccine doses administered later today. Details: https://t.co/K1WVUeYuKy pic.twitter.com/CMtl2MVj8r
— NewsTalk 610 CKTB (@610CKTB) May 20, 2021

Ontario may allow AstraZenica for second dose

May 20, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

45 k AstraZeneca doses are going to expire at the end of the month… Province may allow second doses. @CHCHNews @morninglive pic.twitter.com/bU1givsn4l
— Sylvie Lendvay (@sylvie_lendvay) May 20, 2021