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Premier Ford is up extolling the "robust" testing system; Ontario has completed 4 million tests, which he says is more than the other provinces combined. #onpoli
"We have eliminated the long line ups," Ford says, adding that people who need an appointment will get one.
Says testing backlog has been cleared by 40% (by limiting tests for asymptomatic people, and pausing appointments for a day.) #onpoli
Says testing backlog has been cleared by 40% (by limiting tests for asymptomatic people, and pausing appointments for a day.) #onpoli
Oh my. Ford promises to visit PEI and Premier @dennyking and host a "Ford Fest" at some point.
Not sure he can get inside the bubble for a while...? #onpoli
Not sure he can get inside the bubble for a while...? #onpoli
Ford disagrees with @grahamctv Q about people being confused about the rules, says he's hearing the exact opposite.
Premier Ford says he won't have more than 10 people for Thanksgiving (the medical officers of health from Ottawa/TO are saying don't have anyone over from outside the household.)
Premier Ford again repeats his call for data, and evidence before ruining people's lives by closing businesses.
Premier is asked about his views on private testing. He passes the Qs to @celliottability and Matt Anderson.
Elliott says it's important for Ontario Health to not give swab to private companies that charge hundreds $
Elliott says it's important for Ontario Health to not give swab to private companies that charge hundreds $
Some companies are buying supplies for their employees and "that's fine," but no swabs to be used for public testing should be sent to private companies, Elliott says.
