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BARRIE, ONT. As daily case counts continue to surge in parts of the United States, some Canadian health professionals say the country could be on the same path with the expectation Canada will see a surge in Delta variant cases come the fall. However, the past president of the Ontario Medical Association, Dr. Sohail Gandhi, views the United States as a warning for Canada and believes there s still time to turn everything around. The key, he said, is vaccination. I d like to see the numbers in Simcoe County increase because we re only at 56 or 58 per cent fully vaccinated right now in Simcoe County, and I think we can do better, said Dr. Gandhi.
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Despite the gains made in Canada against COVID-19 thanks to mass vaccination it’s too soon to celebrate the end of the pandemic. It’s far from over, according to news of the world.
Yes, we’re doing well here in Ontario, with two-thirds of adults (66%) fully vaccinated.
So bully for us but we must not become complacent.
It’s easy to forget what’s going on elsewhere. There are many countries where vaccination rates are very low, and as the more contagious and dangerous delta variant continues to spread globally, COVID numbers (and deaths) are rising again.
BARRIE, ONT. A popup COVID-19 vaccination clinic was set up in Stouffville on Sunday to increase accessibility to the vaccine for young people. Carter Norman is a 14-year-old grade 9 student in Stouffville and is eager to return to the classroom. Carter and his father received their vaccines at a popup clinic. I m excited because it means I can hang out with my friends, Carter says. Many students and parents in the province are wondering what the plan will look like for the upcoming school year. York Region s top doctor, Dr. Karim Kurji, says increasing vaccinations amongst younger people is crucial for students to return to class in September.