Member of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination task force resigns following travel abroad

Another Ontario COVID-19 official has resigned after travelling abroad.

Linda Hasenfratz is a member of the Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Task Force.

A statement from Premier Doug Ford’s office says he accepted her resignation from the task force “after it was brought to his attention that she travelled outside the country in December.” 

The statement said Hasenfratz has apologized for her decision. 

No other details were released.

Earlier this month, Dr. Tom Stewart resigned from a group of experts that help guide the provincial government’s response to COVID-19 after travelling to the Dominican Republic over the holidays.

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At the time, Stewart said he regretted the non-essential travel and recognized that everyone should be avoiding non-essential trips.