The COVID-19 pandemic

[panamaniac]

Our (Canadian) vaccination rate is good by global standards at 73.16% (first dose), but that still leaves about 14% of the population eligible but not vaccinated.

So, do we have enough incentives coming up? The Ontario government has only mandated vaccination for hospitals, but the federal government has taken some action -- and private companies are continuing to announce requirements. At times ongoing testing will be accepted (who will pay may vary) but even so the incentive to get vaccinated will be significant.

Will this be enough to get us to 80% of the total population?

I have to wonder if the "FDA" giving full approval might sway some anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists. I mean, FDA has zilch to do with Canada, but everyone on FaceBitch, Instacrap and Twithead keep talking how Pfizer, for example, didn't have "FDA" approval. Hopefully it does sway enough to make a difference.

Goes without saying, we'll need a third shot.

I suspect that for most, other arguments will just replace the “experimental/not FDA approved” rubbish.  Vaccine passports/vaccination mandates will have much more impact.