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Dr. Peter Juni, scientific director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Table, says it is too early to be sure we can safely lift mask mandates in Ontario, as we don’t have the data on whether lifting vaccine mandates has affected case levels or not.
TORONTO - Ontario is removing most mask mandates on March 21 and ending all remaining public health ...
Juni said it's important that the province uses all "tools that we have in our toolbox," including antivirals, to fight COVID-19. He said that as part of a test-to-treat program, the province would need to make "rapid molecular tests" widely available.
Ontario pharmacists have played a key role in COVID testing and vaccination. Now they want to help in prescribing antiviral treatment too.
Masks must still be worn in indoor, public settings but across the province indoor capacity limits and proof of vaccination requirements will be lifted Tuesday. Region of Waterloo's medical officer of health warns people to be cautious in the coming weeks as COVID-19 continues to circulate.