Dr. Theresa Tam says the new modelling indicates that a hasty approach to reopening could portend a sharp resurgence of the virus by the end of the summer
driven by the highly contagious Delta variant if the country opens too fast before enough people have been vaccinated.reopeningDr. Theresa Tam says the new modelling underscores the need for caution in lifting public health measures as early signs of epidemic growth emerge in some areas.
She says current COVID-19 case counts have plummeted by 93 per cent since the peak of the third wave, for an average of 640 new infections being reported daily over the past seven days. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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