The most dominant coronavirus variant in Canada thus far has been the B.1.1.7 variant, which is believed to have originated in the U.K. Both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are thought to be effective against the B.1.1.7 variant. Moderna also reported its vaccine works against the B.1.351 variant that is believed to have originated in South Africa.
A couple of variants first found in India have also been detected in Canada. Early reports indicated the vaccines available may also be at least somewhat effective against these variants. Muhajarine said federal and provincial governments need to get as many people fully vaccinated as quickly as possible. He also called on more virus monitoring and more rapid testing.
His warning came just as Canada began celebrating a long holiday weekend with Victoria Day on Monday. Social gatherings around holidays have seen public health officials and frontline workers expecting an uptick in the amount of admitted COVID patients.he also expects some news cases from increased amounts of people congregating for holidays. He also expressed concern about the variants, but he also said it may be too early to bet on another surge just yet.
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