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European leaders are considering a proposal to introduce a common EU-wide Coronavirus vaccination passport. The so-called Covid passports would permit those who have been vaccinated to travel freely within the European Union without the need for quarantining and testing.

The leaders of several European countries heavily dependent on tourism are pushing for Covid passports to be implemented with immediate effect. Others say that it is far too early to consider such a move, especially because the EU’s Coronavirus vaccine rollout has been dogged by delays and questions about the efficacy of certain vaccines, particularly in light of the virus’s new mutant strains.

Ontario is reporting 958 cases of #COVID19 and over 52,600 tests completed. Locally, there are 249 new cases in Toronto, 164 in Peel and 92 in York Region.

As of 8:00 p.m. yesterday, 754,419 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) March 3, 2021

Toronto has seen a spike in residents being bitten or scratched by raccoons amid COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Toronto is warning residents to avoid any and all contact with raccoons amid a significant increase in reports of people being attacked by the pesky animals.

Toronto Animal Services has seen a 62 per cent increase in reports of people being bitten and or scratched by racoons since last January when compared to the two-year average between 2018 and 2019.

Sainted Irish Mother remains in a touch and go state.

Ontario’s long-term care minister was aware of the dangers the novel coronavirus posed to the sector long before it was declared a global pandemic, a newly released transcript from the province’s commission on the matter reveals.

The transcript of the Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission’s interview with Merrilee Fullerton and her deputy shows the pair advocated for stronger measures than what the government was willing to put in place, earlier than they were willing to act.

Ontario is reporting 966 cases of #COVID19 and nearly 30,800 tests completed. Locally, there are 253 new cases in Toronto, 223 in Peel and 99 in York Region.

As of 8:00 p.m. yesterday, 727,021 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.

— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) March 2, 2021

White House says ‘no’ to sharing vaccines with Canada and Mexico

WASHINGTON – The White House is making it abundantly clear it has no plans to share America’s COVID-19 vaccines with Canada or Mexico.

Press secretary Jen Psaki has been indicating for weeks that the Biden administration would not allow the export of doses manufactured in the U.S. any time soon.

Today, with Mexico planning to explicitly ask for help, Psaki ruled the possibility out entirely.

Sainted Irish Mother, infected by Covid in hospital, is not doing well today, it remains touch and go.