NEW: Official guidance from Ontario for those who got AstraZeneca - As of tomorrow, Ontarians who received a first dose of AstraZeneca can choose to receive a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, or an mRNA (Pfizer or Moderna) vaccine for their second dose. #onpoli
Second doses will be provided “at the recommended 12-week interval.” People who got AZ and want 2nd shot of AZ can book through pharmacy/doctor. Can also book Pfizer/Moderna at pharmacy.
Starting June 7, people can also register for 2nd dose of mRNA on provincial booking site.
There will be a “second dose only” option on the provincial booking site for those who got AZ and want mRNA for second shot. Can also book directly through public health units that have their own systems. #onpoli
This is in response to recent NACI guidance on mixing vaccines. #onpoli
For those asking: people who got AZ 12 weeks ago and want 2nd shot of AZ can contact pharmacy or doctor “where they received their first dose to book an appointment.” If they want Pfizer or Moderna at a pharmacy, check the list of where it’s offered: covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locati…
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Premier Ford said he's awaiting guidance from Dr. Williams on whether Ontario can open up sooner than June 14.
He did not take Dr. Williams' guidance on schools re-opening, though. #onpoli
"Indoors bad, outdoors good," the Premier summarizes, when asked why kids aren't going back. #onpoli
Ford says there wasn't consensus - although he says most experts agreed on sending kids back to school, they didn't answer his questions about variants and how many cases reopening schools would lead to.
Premier Ford says it's "no secret" some experts said schools should return to school on a regional basis; but they couldn't say whether returning to school would lead to thousands of cases. "Schools will not be returning to in-class learning until the fall." #onpoli
"I will not take unnecessary risks with our children right now," Premier Ford says, adding he is concerned about variants. Need more kids/teachers vaccinated, and outdoor activities are safer. #onpoli
Ford says he will focus on getting kids involved in outdoor activities first. #onpoli
#BREAKING: Ontario is proceeding with second doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, beginning with those who received their first dose between March 10 and March 19 #onpoli
During the week of May 24, people who received their first dose of AstraZeneca between March 10 to March 19 may opt for an earlier dose interval of 10 weeks with “informed consent.” #onpoli
Eligible people “are encouraged to contact the pharmacy or primary care provider where they received their first dose” and can book an appointment beginning the week of May 24. This begins in regions where AZ was initially launched in pharmacies in March.
#BREAKING: Here is Ontario’s “roadmap to reopening,” in 3 steps, with the first estimated to begin June 14. As of Saturday May 22 at 12:01 am, Ontario is reopening outdoor amenities like golf, soccer, tennis, skate parks & basketball, and allowing outdoor gatherings of 5 #onpoli
There will be at *least* 21 days between steps, meaning Step 2 will begin in July and Step 3 could begin late July/early August #onpoli
"Step 1, you have lots of fun, step 2, there's so much we can dooooo...."
Responding to Premier Ford's new attack ads on border, and the Liberals fundraising off of it, PM Trudeau says his focus is on supporting Canadians. "Ontarians are going through an extremely difficult time right now," Trudeau says #onpoli
NEW: PM Trudeau on attack ads: "I recognize...leaders are under a certain amount of stress right now, and some will choose to point fingers and lay blame, and even engage in personal attacks...that's not what Ontarians need." #onpoli
PM Trudeau says he offered to Premier Ford in call last week to look at list of exceptions and "further restrict" those at borders, including limiting international students - he says proportionally it's a v small number coming in. "There is more we can do." #onpoli
NEW: The @OntarioCofC announces new rapid testing program - 760,000 rapid tests rolling out to businesses in the province. Tests will be distributed through local chambers and boards of trade, and businesses with fewer than 150 employees can participate #onpoli
And here is the official announcement on rapid tests for businesses from Ontario - note this is a fed/prov initiative. #onpolinews.ontario.ca/en/release/100…
Here are the participating chambers of commerce and the ones to come...#onpoli