Canada's Total COVID-19 Cases Topped 1 Million & This Map Shows Where They Were

Two regions have confirmed less than 100 cases overall.👇
Managing Editor, Canada

Over a year after the country’s first confirmed case, Canada’s total COVID-19 case count has topped 1 million.

New data shared by the federal government on April 3 revealed that 1,000,545 cases have now been reported across all of Canada’s provinces and territories.

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A map of the statistics shows that 358,558 of cases were in Ontario, while 314,958 were in Quebec.

The Northwest Territories has had the lowest overall number of cases, reporting just 42 in total. Yukon follows, having confirmed 74 COVID-19 cases during the pandemic so far.

Of the 1,000,545 total cases, 56,036 are currently considered to be active. The data shows that 921,459 Canadians across the country have now recovered from the illness.

  • Managing Editor

    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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