An informative update on Omicron sub-variant BA.2 published by Ontario Public Health has some serious findings. The document stated that the severe form of COVID-19 could increase for children and suggested that the removal of the mask could be linked to a higher number of cases and hospitalization in the province. Sub-variant BA.2 accounted for more than half of Ontario cases almost a month ago. According to Ontario Public Health, 54 percent of cases recorded between March 13 and 19 were attributed to the sub-variable, up from 6.3 percent between January 23 and 29.

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The story goes on under the ad The new sub-variant is even more contagious than Omicron, the research said. Ontario removes mandatory masks in most public settings by March 21, although masks are still required in some places, including public transportation and long-term care homes. “The close monitoring of epidemiological trends since March 21, 2022 suggests a corresponding time correlation with a consequent increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,” the Ontario Public Health Survey said. Trending Stories

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The province has repeatedly defended its reopening plan ahead of Ontario’s sixth wave COVID-19. “It is not unpredictable that this will happen,” Health Minister Christine Eliot said on April 5. “When you open the province to the extent that we have, and with the contagion of this virus, we expected to see the numbers increase,” he continued. “But we have over 3,100 extra beds. We have the ability. We also have a highly vaccinated population. We also have the antiviks ready. So we have the measures we need to deal with it. “ The Ministry of Health did not respond to a request for comment on this story in time for publication. The story goes on under the ad

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Lower vaccine intake in children under 12 (children under five cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19) also means the effect of this wave could be severe, Ontario Public Health said. The research said that “the number of children with serious illnesses is likely to increase.” The research highlighted that the masks could still play a role in mitigating Ontario’s sixth COVID-19 wave. “The mask with high-quality masks (ie, good application and filtering) at the population level is a public health measure that can be effective in reducing transmission, while allowing the operation of Community regulations and activities to continue,” he said. The document suggested that re-enforcing mandatory coverage would be an option. “A new SARS-CoV-2 (variant of concern) could emerge and drastically change the course of the pandemic,” the document said. © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.