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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update

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Current situation

Map - Total Number of COVID-19 Cases in Canada - Text Description
Areas in Canada with cases of COVID-19 as of
Province, territory or other Number of confirmed cases Number of probable cases Number of deaths
Canada 66,780 0 4,628
Newfoundland and Labrador 261 0 3
Prince Edward Island 27 0 0
Nova Scotia 1,008 0 46
New Brunswick 120 0 0
Quebec 36,150 0 2,725
Ontario 19,944 0 1,599
Manitoba 284 0 7
Saskatchewan 544 0 6
Alberta 6,098 0 115
British Columbia 2,315 0 127
Yukon 11 0 0
Northwest Territories 5 0 0
Nunavut 0 0 0
Repatriated travellers 13 0 0

Additional COVID-19 case information:

Global

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic.

Canada has a strong history of pandemic planning and is an international leader on this front.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (along with public health authorities at all levels of government across the country) have been working together to ensure that our preparedness and response measures are appropriate and adaptable, based on the latest science and the evolving situation.

Globally, efforts have focused on taking measures to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.

Aside from Canada, many other countries and regions are reporting cases (listed below). An official global travel advisory and pandemic COVID-19 travel health notice are in effect: avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice.

Risk to Canadians

COVID-19 is a serious health threat, and the situation is evolving daily. The risk will vary between and within communities, but given the increasing number of cases in Canada, the risk to Canadians is considered high.

This does not mean that all Canadians will get the disease. It means that there is already a significant impact on our health care system. If we do not flatten the epidemic curve now, the increase of COVID-19 cases could impact health care resources available to Canadians.

We continue to reassess the public health risk based on the best available evidence as the situation evolves.

Who is most at risk

While COVID-19 can make anyone sick, some Canadians with specific health circumstances are at an increased risk of more severe outcomes, including individuals:

In addition, social and economic circumstances may also be a factor in identifying someone who is vulnerable to COVID-19. This includes anyone who has:

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How Canada is monitoring COVID-19

The health and safety of all Canadians is our top priority.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is working with provinces, territories and international partners, including the World Health Organization, to actively monitor the situation. Global efforts are focused on containment of the outbreak and the prevention of further spread.

Canada's Chief Public Health Officer of Canada is in close contact with provincial and territorial Chief Medical Officers of Health to ensure that any cases of COVID-19 occurring in Canada continue to be rapidly identified and managed in order to protect the health of Canadians.

Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory is performing diagnostic testing for the virus that causes COVID-19. The laboratory is working in close collaboration with provincial and territorial public health laboratories, which are now able to test for COVID-19. A summary of people tested in Canada is available and updated each week day.

National Microbiology Laboratory's summary of people tested in Canada as of May 9, 2020, 8:30 am EDT
Total number of patients tested in Canada Total positive Total negative
1,067,595 62,277 1,003,942

This testing summary represents information collected by the laboratory and not the total reported cases in Canada. The remainder of tests not reported here are still being resolved.

Should there be any differences with the national case count compared with testing numbers reported by provincial and territorial public health officials, provincial data should be considered the most up-to-date.

For more information, visit Canada's response page.

History

April 2020
  • On April 29, Canada launches a new mobile app, ArriveCAN.
  • On April 28, Canada surpasses 50,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
  • On April 23, Canada announces more than $1 billion in support of a national medical research strategy to fight COVID-19
  • On April 23, Canada surpasses 2,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19
  • On April 15, Canada surpasses 1,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19
  • On April 15, Canada launches a new portal, Wellness Together Canada, dedicated to mental wellness
  • On April 15, expansion of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, to help essential workers
  • On April 11, expansion of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, to help businesses keep Canadians in their jobs
  • On April 9, Canada surpasses 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19
  • On April 3, Canada announces an investment of $100 million to improve access to food for Canadians facing social, economic, and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On April 2, worldwide COVID-19 cases reach 1 million.
  • On April 2, Canada launches the Canada COVID-19 app on iOS and Android to provide Canadians with the latest information on COVID-19 and a way to check their symptoms.
  • On April 2, Canada surpasses 10,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
March 2020
  • On March 31, Canada announces new partnerships with Canadian industries, under Canada's Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight COVID-19. The Government of Canada plans to invest $2 billion to support diagnostic testing and to purchase ventilators and protective personal equipment.
  • On March 30, Canada states that all passengers flying in Canada will be subject to a health check prior to boarding.
  • On March 29, Canada introduces measures to support vulnerable Canadians to help cope with the health, social, and economic impacts of COVID-19.
  • On March 27, Canada announces support for small businesses facing impacts of the pandemic, as part of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan.
  • On March 23, Canada announces support to quickly mobilize Canadian researchers and life sciences companies to support large-scale efforts towards countermeasures to combat COVID-19, including potential vaccines and treatments.
  • On March 23, Canada announces new measures to support local farmers and agri-food businesses in Canada facing financial hardship due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On March 18, Canada announces financial help, through the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, for Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • On March 18, Canada implements a ban on foreign nationals from all countries, except the United States from entering Canada, Canada-U.S. border closes to all non-essential travel, and redirects international passenger flight arrivals to four airports in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
  • On March 16, Canada advises travellers entering Canada to self-isolate for 14 days.
  • On March 13, Canada advises Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice.
  • On March 11, the World Health Organization declares the global outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic.
  • On March 9, Canada confirms its first death related to COVID-19.
February 2020
  • On February 20, Canada confirms its first case related to travel outside mainland China.
  • On February 9, Canada expands COVID-19 screening requirements for travellers returning from affected areas to 10 airports across 6 provinces.
January 2020
  • On January 30, the World Health Organization declares the outbreak of COVID-19 a public health event of international concern.
  • On January 25, Canada confirms its first case of COVID-19 related to travel in Wuhan, China.
  • On January 22, Canada implements screening requirements related to COVID-19 for travellers returning from China to major airports in Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver.
  • On January 15, the Public Health Agency of Canada activates the Emergency Operation Centre to support Canada's response to COVID-19.
  • On January 7, China confirmed COVID-19.
December 2019
  • On December 31, the World Health Organization was alerted to several cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China. The virus did not match any other known virus.

Contact us

For information on COVID-19, refer to our frequently asked questions. If you are looking for information on COVID-19, specific to your province, refer to our resources page.

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News

Table : Updates
Title Date
Unauthorized test kits claiming to diagnose or detect COVID-19 put your health at risk 2020-05-07
Protect yourself and your family from poisonings 2020-05-05
Clinical trial looking at the potential use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 2020-05-01
Government of Canada introduces new digital initiatives to its suite of virtual tools for COVID‑19 2020-04-30
International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) statement on COVID-19 2020-04-29
Expedited access to cleaning products used in the workplace to help fight COVID-19 2020-04-27
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19 2020-04-26
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine can have serious side effects 2020-04-25
Foreign ministers from 13 countries agree on key principles to keep transportation links and supply chains open 2020-04-17
New measures introduced for non-medical masks or face coverings in the Canadian transportation system 2020-04-17
Health Canada's decision to temporarily allow technical grade ethanol for the manufacture of hand sanitizers – Notice to industry 2020-04-15
Government of Canada connects Canadians with mental wellness supports during COVID-19 2020-04-15
Government of Canada updates mandatory requirements for travellers entering Canada 2020-04-14
Government of Canada further facilitates enforcement of the Federal Quarantine Act 2020-04-14
Fraudulent and unauthorized N95 respirators may not protect consumers against COVID-19 2020-04-14
Public Health Agency of Canada releases interim guidance for infection prevention and control of COVID-19 for long-term care homes 2020-04-13
Keeping Canadians and workers in the food supply chain safe 2020-04-13
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19 2020-04-12
COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2 receives Royal Assent to help businesses keep Canadians in their jobs 2020-04-11
Government Introduces COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2 to Help Businesses Keep Canadians in their Jobs 2020-04-11
Additional Details on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy 2020-04-11
Statement by Minister Qualtrough on Canada's Disability-Inclusive approach to its COVID-19 pandemic response 2020-04-10
Statement in support of global ceasefire 2020-04-10
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the release of national modelling on the COVID-19 epidemic in Canada 2020-04-09
Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health Communication: Use of Non-Medical Masks (or Facial Coverings) by the Public 2020-04-07
Canadians can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit 2020-04-06
Canada's support for international efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic 2020-04-05
The Government of Canada announces new measures for ferries and commercial passenger vessels capable of carrying more than 12 passengers 2020-04-05
Canada announces support to those experiencing homelessness and women fleeing gender-based violence during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic 2020-04-04
Government of Canada partners with Amazon to help get personal protective equipment to front-line healthcare workers 2020-04-03
Government announces details of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to help businesses keep Canadians in their jobs 2020-04-01
3D printing and other unconventional manufacturing of personal protective equipment in response to COVID-19 2020-03-31
Considerations in the use of homemade masks to protect against COVID-19 2020-03-26
New Order Makes Self-Isolation Mandatory for Individuals Entering Canada 2020-03-25
Prime Minister announces efforts to bring Canadians home from abroad 2020-03-21
No scientific evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms 2020-03-20
Government of Canada funds 49 additional COVID-19 research projects 2020-03-19
Expedited access to disinfectants, hand sanitizers and personal protective equipment to help limit the spread of COVID-19, as well as swabs for testing 2020-03-18
Health Canada expedites access to COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory test kits and other medical devices 2020-03-18
Prime Minister announces more support for workers and businesses through Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan 2020-03-18
Canadian Food Inspection Agency update regarding COVID-19 2020-03-17
First Ministers discuss collective efforts to address the impact of COVID-19 2020-03-13
Government of Canada advises Canadians to avoid non-essential travel abroad 2020-03-13
Prime Minister speaks with National Indigenous Leaders on efforts to address the impact of COVID-19 2020-03-13
Statement on a case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a passenger from the Grand Princess 2020-03-11
Prime Minister outlines Canada's COVID-19 response 2020-03-11
Government of Canada repatriates Canadians from Grand Princess cruise ship 2020-03-10
Government of Canada evacuating Canadians on board Grand Princess cruise ship 2020-03-08
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of repatriated Canadians from quarantine following 14-day stay at the NAV CENTRE 2020-03-06
Prime Minister creates committee on COVID-19 2020-03-04
Update: special immigration measures expanded to applicants in Iran and South Korea affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) 2020-02-29
Update #6: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of selected individuals from quarantine for the 2019 novel coronavirus 2020-02-26
Update: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of repatriated Canadians from quarantine following 14-day stay at CFB Trenton 2020-02-25
Update #5: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of selected individuals from quarantine for the 2019 novel coronavirus 2020-02-23
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of repatriated Canadians from quarantine following 14-day stay at CFB Trenton 2020-02-21
Government of Canada repatriates Canadians and their families from Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan 2020-02-21
Government of Canada evacuating Canadians on board Diamond Princess cruise ship 2020-02-15
Update #4: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of selected individuals from quarantine for the 2019 novel coronavirus 2020-02-15
Update #3: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of selected individuals from quarantine for the 2019 novel coronavirus 2020-02-12
Government of Canada repatriates more Canadians and their families from Wuhan, China 2020-02-11
Update #2: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of selected individuals from quarantine for the 2019 novel coronavirus 2020-02-10
Community Safety a Top Priority in 2019-nCoV Repatriation Efforts 2020-02-10
Update: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer on the release of selected individuals from quarantine for the 2019 novel coronavirus 2020-02-10
Canada supports China's ongoing response to novel coronavirus outbreak 2020-02-09
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the release of selected individuals from quarantine for 2019 novel coronavirus 2020-02-09
Government of Canada repatriates Canadians and their families from the epicentre of the 2019-nCoV outbreak in China 2020-02-08
Government of Canada evacuating Canadians from Wuhan, China 2020-02-02
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group for an update on the coronavirus situation 2020-02-02
Statement by Foreign Affairs Minister on travel to Hubei Province in China 2020-01-26
Statement by the Minister of Health on the First Presumptive Confirmed Travelled-Related Case of New Coronavirus in Canada 2020-01-25

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