Ontario, third dose of vaccine to all over 18s as early as Monday after three months from the second one
TORONTO – There is no more time to waste, at least more than that lost so far between hesitations and non-decisions. The provincial government announced today that the third dose of the vaccine will be open to all citizens aged 18 and over from Monday. Not only that: it will be possible to do it three months (and no longer six) from the second one. An acceleration first hoped for and then supported by the Ontario Science Table which just today returned to call for rapid measures to curb the surge in cases due, in all probability, to the Omicron variant, much more infectious than the Delta. But let’s go in order. Continue reading→
From bad to worse: 47 schools closed in Ontario
TORONTO – The evidence can no longer be denied. Covid-19 entered Ontario schools from the main entrance. Almost one in a hundred public schools is now closed due to Covid-19 outbreaks or operational reasons related to the pandemic. If only two days ago the institutes closed due to outbreaks of the virus were 28, the number today – according to data provided by the Ministry of Education – jumped to 47. As many as 47 schools closed with the transfer of children to distance learning with Covid that continues to create havoc as regards face-to-face lessons. Continue reading→
The changing scenes of Christmas
Christmas, the most wonderful time of year! Whether you observe Christmas or any other holiday for that matter, it is hard not to be impressed by the festive displays and celebrations this time of year.
If the cold weather and gloomy skies dampen your mood this season, just pass through any neighbourhood, your feelings may brighten with the dazzling display of lights. Continue reading→
Daily update of Ontario’s Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
With the largest vaccination campaign underway, the province has administered more than 24.7 million doses into the arms of Ontarians. According to data last updated on December 15, numbers released by the Ministry of Health show health officials administered 127,613 vaccine doses on Tuesday, up from 99,397 doses the day prior.
The virus spreads: more than 1,800 Covid-cases in Ontario and 2,386 in Quebec
TORONTO – The virus spreads. Ontario today reported the highest number of Covid-19 cases in more than six months: 1,808. To count more in just 24 hours, we have to go back to last May 21, when the new infections in one day were 1,890. Not only that: the number of active cases has increased by about 50% in a week: seven days ago they were 8,351, now they are 12,666. Continue reading→
Il fenomeno migratorio sardo ha puntato sui Paesi europei
Continua con la Sardegna l’inchiesta del Corriere Canadese sul fenomeno migratorio dalle singole regioni italiane, con una particolare attenzione per il Canada. Tutti i dati sono stati elaborati sulla base del Rapporto Migrantes 2021…
Altri 8,1 miliardi in aiuti per il Covid, tagliato il deficit
TORONTO – Nuovo pacchetto d’aiuti anti Covid e calo del deficit federale. Sono questi i due elementi principali del Fiscal Update presentato ieri da Chrystia Freeland. Un documento, quello del ministro delle Finanze, che doveva essere annunciato alla House of Commons ma che invece è stato presentato virtualmente. Due membri dello staff della Freeland, infatti, sono risultati positivi al Covid-19: la ministra negli ultimi giorni non ha avuto contatti diretti con queste due persone, ma a scopo cautelativo ha deciso di presentare il provvedimento via computer…
Prendere decisioni nelle scuole in base alle prove
Una contribuente e insegnante HCDSB in pensione con oltre 30 anni di esperienza ha scritto una lettera all’editore del Corriere Canadese per manifestare la sua frustrazione e sottolineare l’importanza dei dati basati sull’evidenza nel processo decisionale. Ha espresso la sua opinione nella lettera pubblicata di seguito…
Contagi record nelle scuole: 550 nuovi casi
TORONTO – L’Ontario ha registrato un record di 550 nuovi casi di Covid-19 tra gli studenti e il personale delle scuole pubbliche nel giro di ventiquattrore e più di un quinto di tutte le scuole pubbliche ha almeno un caso attivo per la prima volta durante quest’anno scolastico…
Ontario, positività raddoppiata in sette giorni
TORONTO – Oltre 1.400 nuovi casi di Covid-19 e altri 5 decessi correlati al virus, ieri, in Ontario: le nuove infezioni segnalate sono 1.429, in calo rispetto alle 1.536 di lunedì ma in aumento rispetto alle 928 di una settimana fa…
