Ontario Expert Says The Peak Of The Third Wave Could Be Months Away

It depends on the restrictions Ontario enforces.
Ontario's Third Wave May Not Reach Its Peak For Months, Expert Says
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Experts agree that Ontario's third wave has begun, but one physician says it could be a while before it's over.

Dr. Zain Chagla, an infectious diseases physician and Associate Professor at McMaster University, tells Narcity that the "peak" of the third wave could be months away yet depending on Ontario's restrictions.

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"I have confidence that we’ll see the peak by May if there are measures put in place to limit transmission," Dr. Chagla told Narcity via email.

"If things aren’t brought under control then that peak gets pushed further out," Chagla said, saying that the province could look at restricting regional travel without imposing a December-style shutdown. 

If measures are implemented, Chagla said, then it could be good news for the province.

"There’s a natural end in weeks if mobility is limited, vulnerabilities are fixed, and a real vaccine campaign focusing on hotspots is considered," he said.

Health Canada has a robust website with all the latest information on the vaccines and can answer any questions you may have. Click here for more information.

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  • Cormac O'Brien
    Cormac O'Brien was an Associate Editor at Narcity Canada, covering all things exciting and trending about Canada. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism from the University of Victoria, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper and was awarded the BCYNA Community News Scholarship for his writing. He was also the producer and co-host of Now On Narcity, Narcity's flagship podcast.

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