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Chief public health officer says Canada could see 15,000 cases daily by October if vaccinations don't increase
In Alberta, active cases and ICU hospitalizations have quadrupled
Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Sep 03, 2021 12:23 PM ET | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam released new COVID-19 modelling today that warns Canada could see up to 15,000 cases per day by the end of the month if the rate of vaccination does not increase and more restrictive public health measures are not introduced.
"This is a crucial moment," Tam said. "We have a window of opportunity to rapidly accelerate vaccine uptake and close the protection gap in younger age groups with the lowest vaccine coverage."
Today's briefing marked the first time Tam has taken media questions since the start of the federal election campaign.
Tam said that as the fall approaches and Canadians return to a more indoor lifestyle, they should increase their use of masks and physical distancing...
Chief public health officer says Canada could see 15,000 cases daily by October if vaccinations don't increase
In Alberta, active cases and ICU hospitalizations have quadrupled
Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Sep 03, 2021 12:23 PM ET | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam released new COVID-19 modelling today that warns Canada could see up to 15,000 cases per day by the end of the month if the rate of vaccination does not increase and more restrictive public health measures are not introduced.
"This is a crucial moment," Tam said. "We have a window of opportunity to rapidly accelerate vaccine uptake and close the protection gap in younger age groups with the lowest vaccine coverage."
Today's briefing marked the first time Tam has taken media questions since the start of the federal election campaign.
Tam said that as the fall approaches and Canadians return to a more indoor lifestyle, they should increase their use of masks and physical distancing...