Coronavirus case numbers coming out of the holiday season are raising alarm bells and health officials warn the worst is yet to come.“It’s a dangerous trend if we keep seeing hospitalizations rise.
It’s a dangerous trend if we keep seeing intensive care occupancy rise. That’s why we called so strongly for the lockdown before Christmas,” said the Ontario Hospital Association’s CEO and President, Anthony Dale.
Hospitals across the province are seeing a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and one factor that’s likely to blame is those breaking the pandemic rules over the holidays.“Sixty per cent of those who tested positive were involved in some sort of holiday gathering,” said Dr.