Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams announced on Monday that upon his impending retirement on June 25, his successor will be Dr. Kieran Moore, who is currently the medical officer of health for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health.

Williams stated he was set to retire in February, but stayed working longer to help the province navigate its third COVID-19 wave.

Health Minister Christine Elliott said in a statement Sunday that Moore would start working with Williams on June 7 to ensure a smooth transition and thanked the province's top doctor for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When asked about allowing a limited number of "fans" to view the Toronto Maple Leafs game 7 playoff game against the Montreal Canadiens in person on Monday, those fans being health-care workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Williams said it’s a way for the government to “honour” these workers. He added the health-care workers will be distanced and they’re aware of proper infection prevention and control procedures.

On Friday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province was pushing forward earlier with second COVID-19 vaccinations due to a stable supply of vaccines, and would begin by prioritizing those aged 80 and older starting May 31. Those 70 and older can book an appointment beginning June 14. Ontarians between the ages of 12 and 25 years old will become eligible for a second shot in early August, ahead of the start of school.

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