That this will be over in Ontario with a vaccine in January 2021 is a tad overoptimistic. Many factors have to fall into place. Even then, it appears to be farther into the new year or around January 2022 for implementation of Stage 4.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 5, 2020

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