April 23: Snapshot of COVID-19 Cases in Canada as Number of Deaths Crosses 2,000

Credit: Govt. of Canada//canada.ca/en/public-health

As per Public Health of Canada Website, there are currently 40,824 reported COVID-19 cases and 2,028 deaths in Canada as of April 23rd, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT

Summary as of April 22, 2020

  • At least 576,348 tests have been conducted to date for COVID-19 in Canada, which corresponds to a test rate of 15, 333 per million population.
  • The per cent positivity is 6.6%.
  • Amongst the 57%  (22,296) of all cases, the highest proportion of cases occurred among individuals 40-59 years of age (33%) followed by those 20-39 years of age (25%). Only 5% of cases are individuals ≤ 19 years of age. 55% of cases are female
  • Hospitalization data are available for 13,728 cases with completed case report forms. Among these, 2,396 have been hospitalized, including 615 in ICU.
  • While 37% of the cases were 60 years of age and older, this age group represents the highest proportion of hospitalizations (65%) and ICU admissions (64%). 14hospitalizations and two admissions to ICU were reported in individuals ≤ 19 years of age.

COVID-19 Snapshot: Growth of Canada’s Cases Over Time

Number of reported COVID-19 deaths in Canada on as of April 23, 2020, 11:00 AM EDT

Credit: Govt. of Canada//canada.ca/en/public-health

There are no COVID-19 related deaths in the 3 Territories, PEI and New Brunswick.

Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan are planning to ease COVID-19 restrictions in May.

Follow and keep up with the latest advisories and guidelines on Public Health Canada Website.

 

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