Ontario Experts Say The Next Month Is Critical In Deciding What Kind Of Summer We Have

It largely depends on the spread of COVID-19 virus variants of concern.
COVID-19 Cases In Ontario Have Stopped Getting Lower, Experts Say
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Ontario's latest models suggest COVID-19 cases in Ontario have stopped slowing down and our summer is at risk.

In the latest press conference, Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table said the state of the province over the next few weeks depends heavily on the transmission of virus variants of concern.

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Ontario could see 1,500 to 8,000 new COVID-19 cases a day depending on the "degree and timing of relaxing public health measures," according to the models.

And they predict the province's ability to control the spread of the variants of concern will ultimately determine whether we "return to normal" or head towards a third wave.

But if public health measures are followed, officials say, then Ontario's summer could still be free and "better than last year."

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