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Situation in Ontario ICUs like a never-ending fire amid COVID-19 3rd wave, says nurse
Ontario is currently grappling with a third wave of COVID-19 infections largely driven by variants of concern. According to the province s science round table, the variants lead to greater hospitalizations and ICU occupancy, and are affecting younger people more seriously.
Social Sharing We re going to fight the fire, but the fire is going to be there when we leave, says Clare Fielding
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Posted: Apr 02, 2021 7:05 PM ET | Last Updated: April 3
Doctors are warning that intensive care units in Ontario could reach capacity within weeks, as a third wave of COVID-19 ramps up, driven by variants of concern.(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)
Situation in Ontario ICUs like a never-ending fire amid COVID-19 third wave, says nurse
Ontario is currently grappling with a third wave of COVID-19 infections, largely driven by variants of concern. According to the province s science round table, the variants lead to greater hospitalizations and ICU occupancy, and are affecting younger people more seriously.
Social Sharing We re going to fight the fire, but the fire is going to be there when we leave, says Clare Fielding
CBC Radio ·
Posted: Apr 02, 2021 7:05 PM ET | Last Updated: April 2
Doctors are warning that intensive care units in Ontario could reach capacity within weeks, as a third wave of COVID-19 ramps up, driven by variants of concern.(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)
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TORONTO Ontario is expected to announce a 28-day province-wide “shutdown” Thursday to stop the spread of COVID-19 as an alarming spike in cases threatens the critical care system, The Canadian Press has learned.
A source with knowledge of the restrictions discussed at a cabinet meeting Wednesday night said the final details of the new measures will be worked out Thursday morning.
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The new steps would still allow both essential and non-essential retailers to remain open, albeit with occupancy limits, and schools will remain open after the Easter weekend. and not be closed ahead of a spring break slated for April 12, said the CBC, citing unnamed sources.