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Canada may need to do ‘more’ to combat Omicron COVID-19 variant, Trudeau says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there “may be more” Canada needs to do as it reckons with the newly discovered threat of the Omicron variant.

Five cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have been confirmed in Canada to date.

“Obviously, we’re watching very, very closely the situation with Omicron. We know that, even though Canada has very strong border measures now — we need vaccinations to come to Canada, we need pre-departure tests, we do testing on arrival,” Trudeau told reporters as he walked into a Tuesday cabinet meeting.

“There may be more we need to do and we’ll be looking at it very carefully.”

Canada has already taken some steps to batten down its borders in response to worries about the newly discovered Omicron variant. On Friday, the government banned travellers from seven African countries: South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.

Other countries have enacted similar bans, including the region of Hong Kong, which closed its borders to Canadians on Tuesday.

The WHO has warned that the global risk from Omicron is “very high,” with early evidence suggesting it might be more contagious than other variants of concern.

The variant has a number of mutations in two key areas of the virus’ spike protein, according to Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, including on the spike receptor-binding domain, which is where the virus attaches itself and invades our cells.

That, Tam warned on Friday, could “signify a potential for increased transmissibility of the virus.”

The other concerning mutations in the Omicron variant are on what’s known as the “antigenic supersite.”

“Mutations to this area of the virus may impact our body’s natural immunity as well as potentially reduce immunity offered by vaccines,” Tam said.

When pressed on whether Canada can expect more restrictions as a result of this new COVID-19 variant, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos was tight-lipped.

Canada will have to “learn more” about the variant and its possible impacts, including on transmission, infection, and vaccines, Duclos told reporters, speaking in French on Tuesday.

He added that he hopes to say more “as soon as possible.”
 
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dankboi said:
Canada may need to do ‘more’ to combat Omicron COVID-19 variant, Trudeau says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there “may be more” Canada needs to do as it reckons with the newly discovered threat of the Omicron variant.

Five cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have been confirmed in Canada to date.

“Obviously, we’re watching very, very closely the situation with Omicron. We know that, even though Canada has very strong border measures now — we need vaccinations to come to Canada, we need pre-departure tests, we do testing on arrival,” Trudeau told reporters as he walked into a Tuesday cabinet meeting.

“There may be more we need to do and we’ll be looking at it very carefully.”

Canada has already taken some steps to batten down its borders in response to worries about the newly discovered Omicron variant. On Friday, the government banned travellers from seven African countries: South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.

Other countries have enacted similar bans, including the region of Hong Kong, which closed its borders to Canadians on Tuesday.

The WHO has warned that the global risk from Omicron is “very high,” with early evidence suggesting it might be more contagious than other variants of concern.

The variant has a number of mutations in two key areas of the virus’ spike protein, according to Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, including on the spike receptor-binding domain, which is where the virus attaches itself and invades our cells.

That, Tam warned on Friday, could “signify a potential for increased transmissibility of the virus.”

The other concerning mutations in the Omicron variant are on what’s known as the “antigenic supersite.”

“Mutations to this area of the virus may impact our body’s natural immunity as well as potentially reduce immunity offered by vaccines,” Tam said.

When pressed on whether Canada can expect more restrictions as a result of this new COVID-19 variant, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos was tight-lipped.

Canada will have to “learn more” about the variant and its possible impacts, including on transmission, infection, and vaccines, Duclos told reporters, speaking in French on Tuesday.

He added that he hopes to say more “as soon as possible.”
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He really wants to say lockdowns with "need to do more" but isn't saying it.
 
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Canada may need to do ‘more lockdowns and border closures for another year’ to combat Omicron COVID-19 variant, Trudeau says. Also Canada should be prepared for another snap election soon
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Where does it say another snap election? I won't be surprised but couldn't find it in the news.

PPR MEP stops and the news come in the same day. It's no coincidence. Outlanders are blocked as long as JT is in power.
 
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dankboi said:
Canada may need to do ‘more lockdowns and border closures for another year’ to combat Omicron COVID-19 variant, Trudeau says. Also Canada should be prepared for another snap election soon
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Is this real news mate? No links
 
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I'm sure Canadians will be in favour of a full lockdown since the vast majority of them want free handouts without working. They don't even realize they'll be the ones who'll pay the cost of these freebies with interest in the near future. They really like the atmosphere of total chaos.

I can already hear the joy of 50 years old walmart workers' with no education. After all, ours PRs will be their PRs. Just like 2020, 2021... Say goodbye to 2022 too guys. Since we see no new PPR issued in the last days it is safe to say Justin and his colourful socks ordered IRCC to stop finalizing outlander files once again.
 
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Glaber said:
I'm sure Canadians will be in favour of a full lockdown since the vast majority of them want free handouts without working. They don't even realize they'll be the ones who'll pay the cost of these freebies with interest in the near future. They really like the atmosphere of total chaos.

I can already hear the joy of 50 years old walmart workers' with no education. After all, ours PRs will be their PRs. Just like 2020, 2021... Say goodbye to 2022 too guys. Since we see no new PPR issued in the last days it is safe to say Justin and his colourful socks ordered IRCC to stop finalizing outlander files once again.
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Relax man. Yes this Omicron news sucks but Canada won't stop issuing PPR's to outlanders.
 
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I'm sure Canadians will be in favour of a full lockdown since the vast majority of them want free handouts without working. They don't even realize they'll be the ones who'll pay the cost of these freebies with interest in the near future. They really like the atmosphere of total chaos.

I can already hear the joy of 50 years old walmart workers' with no education. After all, ours PRs will be their PRs. Just like 2020, 2021... Say goodbye to 2022 too guys. Since we see no new PPR issued in the last days it is safe to say Justin and his colourful socks ordered IRCC to stop finalizing outlander files once again.
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Outland apps will be cancelled to make room for a full CEC and TR2PR swing in 2022.
 
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"People in Canada are tired of restrictions and will riot if there is another lockdown, this is how JT will be ousted from power, the Conservatives will take over!"

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"Canadians will be in favour of another lockdown, they love free handouts without working, JT hates outlanders"
 
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