More Than 93% Of All COVID-19 Deaths In Canada Were Reported In Just 2 Provinces

The majority of cases overall were in the same spots, too. 🤒
Managing Editor, Canada

The pandemic has hit two regions particularly hard. Statistics provided by the government show that over 93% of Canada’s COVID-19 deaths occurred in just two provinces.

On October 4, the Government of Canada confirmed that the country’s case total had surpassed 165,000.

On the same day, it was reported that over 93% of the people who have died in Canada from COVID-19 were located in either Ontario or Quebec.

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93.4% Of Canada's COVID-19 deaths were reported in Quebec and Ontario

In the same report, it was revealed that 79.8% of Canada’s cases had been reported by the same two provinces.

This comes as the COVID-19 situation in both Ontario and Quebec continues to evolve at a rapid pace.

On Friday, Ontario’s daily case count reached an all-time high, with 732 people having tested positive.

On Monday, a similar spike was spotted in Quebec, as the province reported a record-breaking 1,191 new cases in 24 hours.

As of Sunday evening, Canada’s total case count was 166,156. Of these cases, 16,432 are considered to be active.

*This article's cover image is for illustrative purposes only.

  • 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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