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Canada Keeps Dropping In A Global Ranking Of ‘Best & Worst’ Places During COVID-19

Canada has been pushed out of the world's top 15 countries.👇😧
Bloomberg's COVID-19 Resilience Ranking: Canada's Dropped Even Further Down The List
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Managing Editor, Canada

Canada is no longer considered to be one of the best places to live during the pandemic — according to the latest Bloomberg COVID-19 Resilience Ranking.

The report, which was updated on March 25, considers “the best places to be in the coronavirus era” by analyzing data from 53 countries worldwide.

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Bloomberg Covid Resilience Ranking

It considers COVID-19 case figures, death tolls and vaccine distribution to consider where the pandemic is being “handled most effectively.”

Following an update to the data, Canada has slipped down the ranking to 16th in the world with a "resilience score" of 63.6/100, after countries like New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, China and Japan, among others.

Earlier this year Canada ranked in 13th place, but has since been overtaken by places like Thailand, Israel and Denmark as the list has moved around.

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      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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