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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