COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are expected to make a resurgence in the fall when schools reopen across Canada, according to experts. Despite a decrease or stable number of reported COVID-19 cases nationally, this trajectory is likely to change in the fall as virus rates increase, especially among children who gather in schools and other indoor spaces, stated Dr. Jesse Papenburg, a pediatric infectious disease specialist. He emphasized the importance of vaccinations, masking, and testing as effective tools to counter the spread of the virus in schools. The World Health Organization highlighted a new subvariant of Omicron, named EG.5, which has “immune escape characteristics” and may cause a rise in COVID-19 cases globally. The article also mentioned the importance of COVID-19 boosters, particularly for children with underlying medical conditions. Additionally, experts warned of the potential for a tridemic, with COVID-19, flu, and RSV posing a threat to Canadian children. The article noted the availability of a vaccine for RSV in adults aged 60 and over and the authorization of an antibody drug, Nirsevimab, to protect babies from serious RSV infection. However, the drug availability is limited in Canada, and provinces are determining its usage.
National: What You Should Know About Fall COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Back-to-School
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