Ford says COVID-19 'doesn't care' about politics after Liberal win, Ontario reports 574 new cases
CBC
Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to continue to work closely with the newly re-elected prime minister on Tuesday a day ahead of the province's vaccine certificate program rollout.
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Ford says he knows many people are concerned about their civil liberties being impeded by the certificates that are set to be introduced Wednesday. Certificates proving that a person has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be necessary to enter a gym, theatre, or dine inside a restaurant.
"I understand your concerns about protecting your civil liberties and right to privacy. While many fully vaccinated people like myself share these concerns, the greater concern is having to shut down again or experience a sudden surge in cases like in Alberta and Saskatchewan," Ford said.
"COVID-19 doesn't care about partisanship or politics and I will continue to work closely with the Prime Minister."
Ontario meanwhile reported 574 new cases of COVID-19 and eight more deaths related to the illness on Tuesday.
Of the reported cases today with a known vaccination status:
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