COVID-19 infections in Niagara, says the region’s top doctor.Acting medical officer of health Mustafa Hirji suggests “more people interacting” across municipalities and a rising trend in community spread could impact the region’s ability to avoid a third wave amid the pandemic.Of concern for Hirji is a change in key epidemiological numbers from neighbouring cities “well above” the ‘red’ level threshold from the province’s COVID-19 response framework, particularly Hamilton.
Limiting community spread could be key in avoiding Hamilton COVID-19 lockdown “So they’re becoming actually the number two spot in Ontario in terms of cases,” said Hirji.“And of course, being right across our border, that’s a very big concern that’s where we’re going to.