OTTAWA, Dec 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canada reported 9,597 new COVID-19 cases yesterday afternoon, bringing the cumulative total to 1,907,180 cases, with 30,082 deaths.
Most provinces of Canada announced having reinstated stern restrictions, as a fifth wave of COVID-19 spreads throughout the country, fuelled by the Omicron variant.
Quebec, a populous province with a population of 8.4 million, reported 5,043 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, breaking its record of new COVID-19 infections again.
Quebec Premier, Francois Legault, tweeted that, the provincial government is considering tightening restrictions further, just one day after announcing sweeping measures that suddenly closed schools, bars and movie theatres.
Meanwhile, the city of Montreal in Quebec announced reinstatement of a state of emergency in an effort to stem the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Ontario, the most populous province with 14 million residents, reported 3,453 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday.
Ontario announced new limits on social gatherings and capacity limits in stores and restaurants, as the provincial government struggles to get escalating case counts under control.
Starting 8:00 a.m. this morning, all people arriving on the Prince Edward Island province will have to self-isolate for a minimum of four days, the provincial government said.
Nova Scotia province reported another single-day high of 522 new cases, and announced a reduction in gathering limits, which will come into effect today.
New Brunswick province reported 156 new cases yesterday and announced a tightening of restrictions.
