The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern):
10:40 a.m.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says it is standing by its emergency recommendation to extend the delivery of second doses of COVID-19 vaccines up to four months.
The panel’s “rapid” response recommendation a month ago was followed by further research on the vaccines.
NACI’s experts say they still believe that extending the time to give a second dose will bring protection to Canadians more quickly.
The panel says it expects the administration of second doses won’t end up taking as long as four months based on Canada’s expected vaccine supply.
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10:35 a.m.
Ontario reports 3,215 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 more deaths linked to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 1,095 new cases in Toronto, 596 in Peel Region, and 342 in York Region.
She also says there are 225 new cases in Ottawa and 187 in Durham Region.
Ontario says a record 104,382 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the province since Tuesday’s update.
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8 a.m.
A new stay-at-home order will be issued in Ontario to try and control a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, sources tell The Canadian Press.
Premier Doug Ford is expected to make the announcement at an afternoon news conference.
Sources say the order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday morning and last for four weeks.
Only stores selling essential goods will remain open during the four-week period.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 7, 2021.
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