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Sep 22, 2020, 5 tweets

"With the number of cases it is clear second wave will be harder than the first." Premier Ford begins his daily update, says key focus is to not have to shut down surgeries again. #covid19

Premier Ford says this is first phase of releasing fall pandemic plan (opposition has widely criticized them for not doing sooner)
1st pillar-have hospitals maintain capacity w use of flu shot - investing $70 million flu shot campaign. 5.1 milion doses ordered, ordering more

Premier stresses everyone will be able to get a flu shot. High dose shots will be available to seniors for the first time in pharmacies. #covid19

Premier says more of his fall plan will be released in coming days and weeks. So that seems to be it for first fall pandemic announcement - amped up campaign for flu shots?

Ford says people can comprehend fall pandemic plan if they roll it out one step at a time. Says getting a flu shot is critical, adds people getting runny noses can backlog the system #covid19

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