Ontario is likely to have entered a new wave of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron BA.5 subvariant, the state's Scientific Advisory Board said Wednesday, most public. Citing exponential growth in hygiene units. The
COVID-19 Science Advisory Table shows some important indications that the wave begins and signals are sent a little over a month after the end of most . Indicators. Public health measures, including mask obligations.
For the first time since May, the test positive rate has exceeded 10%, a group of experts said in a series of tweets on Wednesday. He added that wastewater signals are rising in most parts of the state as a whole.
Approximately 80% of the public health sector is growing exponentially , but the state has restricted PCR tests to identify actual reproduction numbers. The group states that it is difficult.
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—@COVIDSciOntarioIn Ontario, COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased for the first time since May, and the number of people infected with the virus is higher than at any time last summer.
Latest As of June 29, 605 people were hospitalized as a result of the virus, an increase of 89 from the previous week.
Currently 1 An estimated 6 people die from the virus per day. July 3, an increase from the previous three weeks.
Signs of a new wave of in Ontario Several G10 countries have Omicron variants such as France, UK, Italy, Belgium and Switzerland.
"This rise can be delayed by several weeks," the advisory group said. said.
If you haven't done so already, get a third dose "now". According to g roup,
current evidence is that BA.5 is more severe than the strain that caused the wave prior to , or that it was seen in a previous hospitalization. The group says it does not suggest that it will lead to a level pandemic.
"But when the hospital is already dealing with staff shortages and recording wait times, there's a surge. This affects us all," the advisory table said. states.
"And if BA.5 becomes widespread, deaths may increase in high-risk groups such as the elderly, as observed in previous waves.
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Barry Pakes is a medical officer in the York area.
This group wears high quality masks for people in crowded indoor public places and opens doors and windows for airflow as much as possible. I advise you to ventilate.
People over the age of 18 who have not received a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine should "get it now," the group says.
People over the age of 60 or immunocompromised should now receive a fourth dose. Please note that the latest vaccines for new variants may be available this fall. The vaccine you are now qualified for.
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In Ontario COVID is on the rise, and the new BA.5 subvariant will soon be the dominant stock in the state, said Dr. Fahad Razak, Head of the COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Table in Ontario. Dr. Sohal Goyal, the doctor in charge of Mississauga's "COVID, Cold and Influenza Clinic," said the number of patients is increasing.
"Even if you have recently been infected with an earlier strain, you may be re-infected with BA.5," the group said. "A non-severe infection can still disrupt your life and increase your long-term COVID risk. Provide a clear and complete picture of your
COVID-19 condition. Has become more difficult in the last few months. After the state government has restricted laboratory inspections and stopped publishing school-related data
June 11th. , State switched to weekly reporting of COVID-19 data after more than two years of daily activity. Updated.
