The latest modeling by the Public Health Service of Canada (PHAC) released on Friday showed a 34 percent increase in the daily average number of cases since March 30, indicating that a resurgence is under way.
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The latest increase is due in part to Omicron’s highly contagious BA.2 subtype, which is now the predominant version of the virus in several provinces, as well as the lifting of restrictions on COVID-19, including vaccination coverage and proof. more regulations, say federal health officials. 1: 54COVID-19: As Shanghai enters a lockdown, what will the 6th wave look like in Canada? COVID-19: As Shanghai enters a lockdown, what will the 6th wave look like in Canada? Experts are disappointed that the mask orders, one of the key tools in tackling the virus, have been removed from the provinces very quickly – and this decision needs to be reconsidered before the situation gets out of control. The story goes on under the ad “The masks have to come back very quickly. “Otherwise, we will have many more cases on our hands,” said Dr. Kashif Pirzada, an emergency physician in Toronto. Command or no command, Tim Sly, an epidemiologist and associate professor in the School of Public Health at Ryerson University, said the messages that give people the freedom to take off their masks and “get back to normal” were wrong.
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“I think we need to encourage people to wear a mask in a busy situation, on the subway or in a stadium or in a big classroom… or in a mall,” he said. 2: 31COVID-19: People should continue to wear masks despite loose orders, Tam says COVID-19: People should continue to wear masks despite loose orders, Tam says Dr. Donald Vinh, an infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist at McGill University Health Center (MUHC), agrees, saying he hopes “common sense” will prevail in future decisions. The story goes on under the ad “What five waves have told us before is that the masks work, the vaccinations work, the ventilation works. “And if that works for the previous five waves, it will work for the sixth wave, and that’s what we need to do,” he told Global News. Canada vaccination rate is another matter. Although more than 80 percent of the population is fully vaccinated with the two-dose program, only 47 percent have received a third dose. Trending Stories
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The story goes on under the ad With declining immunity and the more contagious BA.2 variant prevailing, experts say two doses are not enough for protection and boosters should be a priority to combat the current Omicron peak.
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“We need to get rid of the idea that being fully or adequately vaccinated is less than three. That’s wrong, “said Vinh. Meanwhile, federal health officials are also considering recommendations for a fourth dose or a second booster dose for the elderly. This comes as US regulators last week approved a fourth installment for Americans 50 and older, if at least four months have passed since their last vaccination. 0: 45COVID-19: Canadians aged 50+ should take the 4th dose to protect themselves from serious illness, says Tam COVID-19: Canadians aged 50+ should take the 4th dose to protect themselves from serious illness , says Tam The National Immunization Advisory Board (NACI) of Canada has previously recommended that Canadians with moderate to severe immunosuppression may receive a second booster or fourth vaccine at least six months after their last dose. The story goes on under the ad “The first two and the third were huge in terms of protection, but the difference between the third and the fourth is really very small,” Sly said. “Vaccines targeting specific variants, which are still in clinical trials, will be extremely useful,” said Omar Khan, a professor of biomedical engineering and immunology at the University of Toronto. “The best strategy to follow is potentially an updated vaccine,” he said. “In the future, this will be very closely linked to the surveillance of pathogens.”
Pandemic “Do it yourself”.
According to the latest models, Canada is preparing for two key scenarios. The first is the most likely scenario, in which COVID-19 continues to flare up in small, manageable waves. The second, less likely option is that a new, serious strain of the vaccine-avoiding virus could emerge, which could significantly affect healthcare systems. The story goes on under the ad
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Other countries are also seeing similar trends as the virus continues to evolve with new variants. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of a new strain called XE, which is a recombination of Omicron subtypes BA.1 and BA.2. It is believed to be 10 percent more contagious than BA.2, according to the WHO. “Because we give COVID a chance to make that happen, the ball is no longer in our court. “The ball is now in the court of the virus,” Vin said. 2:03 Experts warn of ‘stealth’ Omicron feeds start of 6th wave COVID-19 in Canada Experts warn of ‘stealth’ Omicron feeds start of 6th wave of COVID-19 in Canada While another lock-up or re-imposition does not appear to be on paper at the moment, doctors are urging Canadians to remain vigilant – and regardless of public health orders, to continue taking all necessary precautions. The story goes on under the ad “Governments no longer have our backs to us,” said Pirzada, who added that hospital staff were struggling with underlying burnout and rising imports. “It’s a pandemic, do it yourself,” he said. “If you have symptoms, stay away and protect other people, wear a mask indoors, get tested quickly and try to correct ventilation in places where you work or go to school. That will go a long way. “ © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
