“It’s the three-headed monster you’ve heard about,” added the source, speaking confidentially Friday to discuss internal deliberations. Premier Doug Ford said earlier this week that people should mask up if they feel vulnerable and get their flu and COVID-19 booster shots as soon as they are able. Moore warned of the looming flu situation on Nov. 2, saying the province had a critical two-week window for as many people as possible to get their free flu shots and blunt a surge of infections that could swamp the hospital system. Once the test positivity rate for flu hits five per cent, it is expected to spread aggressively across the province. Rates of masking in indoor public places remain low despite encouragement from health officials for people to wear masks when they feel at risk, particularly in crowded situations.

Source: thestar November 12, 2022 19:08 UTC