OTTAWA, ON, July 1, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
"There have been 104,204 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,591 deaths. 65% of people have now recovered. Labs across Canada have tested over 2,770,153 people for COVID-19 to date. Over the past week, an average of 37,000 people were tested daily, with 1% testing positive. These numbers change quickly and are updated daily in the evenings on Canada.ca/coronavirus.
Happy Canada Day! I want to thank all Canadians for the hard work they have put in to keep the curve down. Our data show that your efforts are making a difference and that is reason to celebrate.
Right now, it is our actions, and our actions only, that will reduce the spread. While COVID-19 is still active in our communities, I want to remind Canadians to celebrate Canada Day safely.
To limit the spread of the virus, Canada's iconic capital celebration has gone virtual. Fireworks are a staple in any Canada Day celebration and on July 1, at 10 pm local time, you can enjoy Canada Day fireworks on your mobile device or computer. If you have a smartphone or tablet, point it to the night sky to begin a 3-minute 3D firework display. For more information on how to celebrate Canada Day 2020, visit Canadian Heritage's webpage.
As we celebrate in new ways this year, please remember to:
Assess your risk in:
- Closed spaces with poor ventilation;
- Crowded places with large numbers of people gathered; and
- Close contact where you cannot keep two metres apart from others.
Bring:
- Hand sanitizer;
- A non-medical face mask or face covering to wear when it is difficult to maintain 2 metres physical distance. Reserve the mask for use indoors in hot and humid weather. For more tips, visit Canada.ca/coronavirus.
Practice:
- Handwashing (frequently, using soap and water);
- Cough etiquette (cover your cough with a sleeve or tissue);
- Physical distancing (maintaining a two-metre distance from others); and
- Local public health advice and guidance
Let's stay on course and win this marathon together – for Canada.
And in the spirit of following good public health advice, I will be taking some time off to rest-up and recharge. During this time, Dr. Howard Njoo, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer of Canada will deliver briefings, statements and tweets to keep Canadians informed.
SOURCE Public Health Agency of Canada
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