Statement from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, January 23, 2021

Ottawa, Ontario, January 23, 2021 / CNW / -COVID-19 As the revival of activities continues, Canada, Tracking various epidemiological indicators To monitor where the disease is most active, where it is widespread, and how it affects Canadians’ health and public health, laboratories and medical abilities. The following is an up-to-date summary of the number and trends of countries and the actions we should all take to keep COVID-19 at a manageable level across the country.

Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 737,407 cases of COVID-19, of which 18,828 have been reported dead. CanadaThese cumulative numbers tell us about the overall burden of COVID-19 infections to date. Although high infection rates continue in many regions, it is important to remember that the majority of Canadians are still susceptible to COVID-19. That’s why it’s important for everyone to continue. Individual notes To protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.

At present, there are 65,750 active cases nationwide. The latest national level data show a recent downward trend in the number of cases per day (last 10 days), with an average of 6,079 new cases per day for 7 days (7 days).January 15-21). This suggests that community-based measures may be beginning to be implemented, but it is too early to confirm that the current measures are strong and broad enough to maintain a steady downtrend. .. The daily number of cases is still increasing and the prevalence of infection is high in all age groups, leaving the risk that this trend may be reversed. Similarly, outbreaks continue to occur in high-risk groups and communities, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, collective living environments, indigenous communities, and more remote parts of the country. These factors underscore the importance of maintaining public health measures and individual practices and not limiting too early or too early.This is especially important in the light of the emergence of new things Viral variants of concern This could accelerate the transmission of COVID-19 in Canada rapidly.

It is expected that the health system and health care workers will continue to be significantly impacted in the coming weeks as serious consequences lag behind increased disease activity. According to state and territory data, an average of 4,651 people with COVID-19 have been treated daily in Canadian hospitals for the last 7 days (January 15-21), Of which 870 were being treated in the intensive care unit. During the same period (January 15-21), An average of 149 COVID-19-related deaths were reported daily. This situation continues to strain local health resources, especially in areas with the highest infection rates. These effects affect everyone. It puts a heavy burden on healthcare professionals and the healthcare system, delaying or postponing critical selective medical procedures and increasing the existing backlog.

Strict and consistent efforts are required to maintain the declining trend in the number of cases and to strongly suppress the activity of COVID-19. Canada.. Not only does this prevent more tragic consequences, but it also helps ensure that there is no opportunity for new viral variants of concern to spread.Unless we continue our efforts to curb COVID-19 activity as a whole Canada, More infectious viral variants may become established or replace less infectious variants, which can make it difficult to significantly control the acceleration of spread. There is.Continuing the course will also buy an important time for the vaccine to start working, as it will continue to prepare methods for widespread and sustained control of COVID-19 that is safe and effective. vaccine..

Various public health measures and restrictions are in place around the world Canada We continue to work together to stop the spread of the virus. Canadians are required to continue to follow local public health advice and consistently maintain individual practices to keep us and our families safer. At home / self-quarantine If there is SymptomsMinimize non-essential activities and outings, Avoid all non-essential trips, And maintain individual protection practices Physical distance, Hands, cough And surface Hygiene Wear a face mask if necessary (Including shared indoor space with people from outside your direct household).

Canadians can take it one step further by sharing Reliable information COVID-19 Risks and Preventive Measures And Measures to reduce COVID-19 in the community And by downloading COVID alert An app that helps break the cycle of infection and limit the spread of COVID-19.Read my background description for more access COVID-19 Information and Resources How to mitigate risk and protect yourself and others COVID-19 vaccination..

Source Public Health Agency Canada

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