Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan confirmed on Dec. 27 that he tested positive for COVID-19. O’Regan wrote on Twitter that, following the diagnosis, he will remain in isolation and follow public health guidelines. The minister said that he is “grateful” for having received three vaccine doses, while thanking “the thousands of health care workers” who are keeping Canadians safe. O’Regan did not say how or where he became infected with the coronavirus, or provide any details about his symptoms or current state of health. On Dec. 20, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly also announced on social media that, following a rapid test, she was positive for COVID-19. Federal and provincial governments have been ramping up COVID-19 restrictions in the face of the highly infectious Omicron variant and increasing case counts.   Data from areas with more advanced Omicron infection rates, including South Africa and Denmark, show the rate of hospitalization and …