Public Health had said In a weekly “snapshot” last Thursday that urged those eligible to get third doses if they hadn’t already.
The capital’s wastewater viral detection levels were high and increasing, the health unit said. The per cent of tests coming back positive was very high and increasing, and new COVID-19 hospitalizations and confirmed outbreaks were moderate and increasing,
Two doses — or natural immunity from a COVID-19 infection — don’t offer enough protection against the latest variants and sub-variants of the virus, OPH said Thursday. “If you’ve only received doses, we strongly recommend you get your dose as soon as possible to ensure the best possible protection.”Article content
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