Some Canadian provinces are considering more stringent measures as the second wave of COVID-19 has been rampaging in the country.
Canada reported a total of 239,143 COVID-19 cases and 10,202 deaths as of Monday afternoon, according to CTV.
The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of 2,771 new cases over the past seven days, said the Public Health Agency of Canada on Monday.
A face mask checking desk is set up at the entrance of a museum in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Nov. 2, 2020. Some Canadian provinces are considering more stringent measures as the second wave of COVID-19 has been rampaging in the country. Canada reported a total of 239,143 COVID-19 cases and 10,202 deaths as of Monday afternoon, according to CTV. (Photo: Xinhua)
A woman wearing a face mask works inside the city hall in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Nov. 2, 2020. (Photo: Xinhua)
A visitor wearing a face mask is seen at the Richmond Public Library in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Nov. 2, 2020. (Photo: Xinhua)
A woman wearing a face mask walks out from the Richmond Public Library in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, Nov. 2, 2020. (Photo: Xinhua)
Quebec province reported 1,037 new cases on Monday and 12 more deaths, bringing the provincial totals to 108,018 cases and 6,283 deaths.
Ontario province announced 948 new cases. The province's seven-day average number of cases now sits at an all-time high of 919.
The Ontario government reportedly will unveil a new tiered system for COVID-19 restrictions that will give municipalities and public health units clear criteria for when to impose lockdowns and closures. Each tier would carry a more stringent set of measures ranging from no restrictions whatsoever, to a full lockdown for the regions that have unmanageable rates of COVID-19.
Manitoba province confirmed 241 new cases on Monday, bringing the total number of infections in the province since the start of the pandemic to 6,275.
The Manitoba government said it is giving "serious consideration" to imposing a curfew to stop people from gathering in large groups.
British Columbia province warned that the number of COVID-19 cases recorded over the weekend in the province will be significant, following record numbers last week. The province recorded a seven-day daily average of 254 cases as of last Friday.
The provincial government issued a public health order limiting gatherings at private homes to members of a household and six guests. The order includes indoor and outdoor gatherings at private homes.
