As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread around the world, Canadians are increasingly concerned about their health and safety.
Authorities in Canada are working to contain the spread of COVID-19, which the World Health Organization deemed a pandemic in mid-March.
This is a timeline of cases from throughout April. For the latest news on cases around the nation, you can find them here. For a breakdown of cases from Jan. 25 to March 31, you can read here
Two new COVID-19 victims in B.C.
Date reported: April 30
British Columbia.’s health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced two more fatalities in the province, increasing its death toll to 111.
One of the victims was a resident of a long-term care home, while the other died in hospital in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.
Twenty-five new cases were identified, for a total of 2,112. Of their patients, 1,322 of them have recovered from the respiratory virus, an increase of 17.
There remains 24 ongoing outbreaks around the province in long-term care, acute care and assisted living facilities, while 12 have been declared over. Among the active outbreaks there are 256 residents and 153 staff who have been infected with COVID-19.
Henry didn’t announce any new cases at the two B.C. chicken plants. There remains 50 cases linked to Superior Poultry Processors in Coquitlam, B.C., and 42 linked to the United Poultry processing plant in East Vancouver.
Twelve more inmates have tested positive at the Mission Institution, a medium security correctional facility, for a total of 120.
Quebec reports 98 more fatalities as Premier provides grim forecast
Date reported: April 30
Health officials in Quebec recorded 98 additional fatalities on Thursday, raising the province’s death toll to 1,859.
Ninety-two of the fatalities occurred in long-term care homes and seniors’ residences, while six are among the general population, according to Premier François Legault.
He says the COVID-19 situation is under control in Quebec, except for in long-term care facilities, where deaths continue to occur.
“We will do everything to save the majority but we have to be realistic. ... It is certain there will continue to be a lot of deaths over the next days and weeks,” said Legault.
The province also recorded 944 new patients, for a total of 27,538. Legault says there are about 4,400 residents of long-term care facilities who are infected, and that the vast majority are among 280 long-term care facilities.
Among the province’s total cases, there are 6,299 people who have recovered from the virus, an increase of 251 since Tuesday; 1,684 people are in hospital (up by 36), while 214 are in intensive care (a decrease of eight).
Montreal remains the epicentre with 13,324 cases and 1,146 fatalities, increases of 513 and 68, respectively. Laval is the only other region with over 200 fatalities, while there are six regions in Quebec with at least 1,000 cases.
"If the situation deteriorates, there will not be a reopening in Montreal," said Legault, while noting there are three hospitals in the region with significant outbreaks. "I will not hesitate. I will not take any risks."
As of April 30, the province has also seen 186,509 negative COVID-19 tests.
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