The Ontario Science Table Advisory Board has published another set of worst-case scenarios for 2022. Notwithstanding widespread vaccination, the 63 named scientists and physicians predict that any return to pre-pandemic normal will create enough sickness among the unvaccinated to quickly paralyze hospital services. They recommend extended vaccination, masks, distancing, and a stay-at-home life well into 2022.
Capacity limits extended
Shortly after this news, the Ontario government announced the extension of capacity limits in higher-risk settings where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required as case counts have been steadily rising across the province for the past month. It had been planned to lift these limits in the new year.
