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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& #39;s hearing the exact opposite.
Premier Ford says he won& #39;t have more than 10 people for Thanksgiving (the medical officers of health from Ottawa/TO are saying don& #39;t have anyone over from outside the household.)
Premier Ford again repeats his call for data, and evidence before ruining people& #39;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& #39;s important for Ontario Health to not give swab to private companies that charge hundreds $
Elliott says it& #39;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& #39;s fine," but no swabs to be used for public testing should be sent to private companies, Elliott says.
