York Region defends top doctor as calls for termination grow louder, COVID cases rise
by Lucas Casaletto
Last Updated Apr 15, 2021 at 4:48 pm EDT
York Region council is defending its top doctor and asserting belief in its public health unit as COVID-19 cases increase province-wide.
York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson issued a lengthy statement on Thursday, saying officials “reaffirm our strong confidence in York Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Karim Kurji and continued support of his leadership in our collective fight against COVID-19.”
“Throughout this global pandemic York Region and York Region Public Health’s top priority is protecting the health and safety of our residents while also balancing the needs of our communities on various levels,” said Emmerson.