Canada recommended this Wednesday to his citizens What avoid all travel abroad considered non-essential given the rapid growth in the number of cases in the Omicron variant of the coronavirus both in the North American country and in the rest of the world.
the Minister health canada, Jean-Yves Duclosannounced the decision at a press conference in Ottawa and acknowledged that the measure is “drastic”, but also necessary to avoid the possible collapse of hospitals Canadians.
“The rapid growth of Omicron variant globally, it makes us fear the worst,” he explained.
Duclos spoke to Canadians planning move abroad during the Christmas vacation and said “now is not the time to travel”.
When asked if Canada would ban the entry into the country of foreignersas happened last year during the worst months of pandemic, Duclos assured that the Canadian government “will continue monitor the situationand that he will take “the best actions” at all times.
Also today, the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeausaid Canadians will have to carefully consider the decisions to be made During Christmas.
The decision of Canadian authorities occurs when the number of cases of coronavirus in canada increased by 33% in the last 7 days.
Although the number of hospitalizations only increased by 3% during the same period, experts point out that the large number of infections that the Omicron variant seems to be able to generate, even between people vaccinated with the full directive, you can assume the collapse of hospitals in the coming weeks if no action is taken.
With information and images from EFE
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