Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 17, 2020
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 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:
- OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 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 194,106 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,722 deaths. - As of Friday October 16th, 2020, an average of 2,310 cases were being reported daily across Canada over a seven-day period.
- Each of our efforts to maintain effective public health practises adds up and makes a big difference in reducing overall risk and infection rates.
- Keeping apart is difficult, but it is what will make us stronger, more resilient and better able to sustain public health efforts through the Fall and Winter.