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B.1.617 variant adds new wrinkle into decision about whether to reopen schools in Ontario.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 1, 2021 Source:Doug Ford promises announcement on whether schools will reopen ‘in a day or two’ Reference:
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B.1.617 variant grew nearly six-fold in Ontario last week. Although small numbers, we have seen this movie before. Data suggests single vaccine dose doesn’t provide adequate protection. Be proactive; speed up second dose now where indicated.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 28, 2021 Source:Cases of B.1.617 coronavirus variant in Ontario grew nearly six-fold last week: officials
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Second dose of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine needed to reach maximum efficacy against variant from India.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 25, 2021 Source:Covid: Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs work against Indian variant – study Reference: Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against the B.1.617.2variant