Canadian officials have initiated a cautious reopening of the country, pointing to escalating vaccination like the light at the end of the tunnel, writes CNN.
“We will have more than enough vaccines to be able to offer the first dose to all those who want it by July,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference on Tuesday.
According to Dr Theresa Tam, the infection rate has fallen 40% nationwide since the infection peaked in April. Nevertheless, the number of hospital patients and people who develop serious illness has only decreased by 10 to 15% in different parts of the country.
The country’s prime minister is optimistic. Here he receives his first dose of Astra Zeneca vaccine. Photo: Blair Gable / Reuters / NTB
Struck by a new wave of infection
The hardest-hit province is the province of Manitoba, which is currently battling a new wave of infections and seeing an upward trend in the number of hospitalized patients infected with covid-19. The province felt compelled to transfer patients to other parts of the country to reduce capacity. Authorities have also partnered with US authorities to plan cooperation between hospitals in Manitoba and the US state of North Dakota.
According to the Canadian newspaper Macleans The Canadian Armed Forces are sending doctors, epidemiologists and bioengineers to state to prevent health care collapse.
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The armed forces send personnel into the state to prevent collapse. Photo: Cole Burston / AFP / NTB
– Irresponsible
According to authorities, the current wave of infections is due to the premature release of the area.
– Irresponsible behavior threatens our health care system, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Despite the wave of infections, other Canadian provinces are moving forward with plans to reopen. Residents of British Columbia and Quebec will now be able to dine indoors and will once again be able to invite guests to their homes. In addition, organized sports, travel between provinces and major indoor events are reintroduced.
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