Rise of COVID-19 variants overlooked as provinces loosened restrictions, data shows cbc.ca 6 hrs ago Jorge Barrera, Exan Auyoung, Roberto Rocha © Ben Nelms/CBC A laboratory technologist holds a genome cartridge while working to sequence the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at the BCCDC in Vancouver, British Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
When several provinces eased restrictions in February and March, reacting to a downward curve in overall COVID-19 cases, a rising arc of more-infectious variants was already on a trajectory to thrust Canada into a third wave of infections, a CBC News data analysis reveals.
On the surface, for example, Ontario s pandemic did look to be coming under control when Premier Doug Ford stood in front of cameras on Feb. 8 to announce loosening of restrictions.
As provinces eased COVID-19 restrictions, the rise in variant cases told a different story
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Science suggests low risk of outdoor COVID-19 transmission. Here’s why Saba Aziz © Rachel Verbin/The Canadian Press People play tennis at Riverdale Park East in Toronto, Ont., on June 1, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Rachel Verbin
In an effort to stem the tide of COVID-19, a blanket ban on outdoor recreational activities in Canada s largest province, Ontario, has raised some questions about outdoor transmission.
Under tightened new restrictions that went into effect Saturday, Ontario ordered the closure of outdoor sporting facilities, multi-use fields and portions of parks or recreational areas containing outdoor fitness equipment. Picnic sites and tables were also closed.