Ontario reports 526 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths for third day in a row
Ontario’s daily COVID-19 case count remains above 500 today for the fifth consecutive day as the province’s test positivity rate rises to a level not seen since mid-June.
Ontario health officials reported 526 new infections today, up from 511 on Sunday and 325 one week ago.
Erin O’Toole opposes mandatory vaccination for federal public servants, travellers
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said late Sunday he is opposed to mandatory vaccinations for federal public servants and instead prefers a regular rapid testing regime to keep workplaces safe from COVID-19.
O’Toole ducked questions for nearly a week about the Liberal government’s plan to implement a vaccine mandate for bureaucrats, transportation workers and most passengers travelling by air and rail, a program Ottawa says will help boost stalled vaccination rates at a time when COVID-19 case counts are on the rise.
I am a little surprised at this stance.
Vaughan parent charged after allegedly sending child with COVID-19 symptoms to daycare
… They allege that the parent violated the region’s Sec. 22 order by sending their child to daycare despite the fact that they would not have passed the daily COVID-19 screening tool.
The parent was subsequently charged $770 and a victim surcharge fee totalling $880.
Officials confirm that 15 children at facility have now tested positive for COVID-19.
