The analysis is expected to show that variants substantially increase the risk of serious illness when compared to the initial strain of SARS-CoV-2, including:60 per cent increased risk of hospitalization. 100 per cent increased risk of being admitted to an ICU. 60 per cent increased risk of death. The data didn't differentiate between variants, though most instances in Ontario right now are thought to be the B117 variant first identified in southeast England. WATCH | Ontario allowing outdoor dining in grey zones:Ontario will allow outdoor dining in grey-lockdown zones, modifying COVID-19 restrictions CBC News 2:56 Ontario will allow outdoor dining in grey-lockdown zones after modifying some of its COVID-19 restrictions.

Source: CBC News March 26, 2021 08:00 UTC