Ontario Canada Confirms Continuing COVID-19 Outbreak

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement: “As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active."

"Provincial and territorial data, indicate that an average of 1,107 people with COVID-19 were being treated in hospitals each day during the most recent 7-day period (Oct 23-29), including 227 of whom were being treated in intensive care units. During the same period, there were an average of (30) COVID-19-related fatalities reported daily," stated Dr. Tam on November 1, 2020.

Specifically, the majority of the new cases reported on November 1, 2020, can be traced back to just four regions in Ontario: Toronto (279), Peel Region (238), Ottawa (130), and York Region (113), which are all currently under a modified version of the Ontario government’s Stage 2 public health measures, which restrict indoor dining at restaurants and bars and the use of movie theatres and gyms.

This Ontario data contrasts with New Brunswick, where there have been (6) COVID-19 related fatalities reported during 2020. Moreover, Prince Edwards Island has only reported only (64) cases and (0) COVID-19 fatalities this year. 

Previously, Canada's website reconfirmed a global travel advisory on October 15, 2020, indicating Canadian citizens and permanent residents are 'advised to avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice.'