Jones’ office did not say exactly what she would be talking about, but the announcement comes as the province’s hospitals report being overwhelmed by pediatric patients amid an early wave of respiratory illnesses.
Earlier this week, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, urged people to cover up indoors, especially around small children, if you have even mild symptoms of illness.
Local and provincial health authorities, including Toronto’s top doctor, are also urging people to get their flu shots and COVID-19 boosters to help limit the spread of the infection.
A spate of infections among children has been exacerbated by shortages of painkillers for children, a problem the federal government said this week it is trying to remedy by importing more of the products, though it has so far given no details.
The announcement is expected to start at 10 am
