Thank for that question, Mr. Chair.
I think we've been communicating that this particular variant, the delta variant, is more transmissible. It spreads more easily. Doubling down on making sure that they are observing their personal protective measures and observing public health advice are very important for the individual.
The data is not as robust about the impact of this variant on the severity of outcomes. There are some early indications that there may be increased hospitalizations as well with this variant.
My message has been that you have to be very vigilant between your first dose and second dose. Please roll up your sleeves and get two doses for a two-dose vaccine schedule. The provinces right now are accelerating their second doses. We see that in the data that we have on what's being provided right now.