Canada’s Chief Public Health Official says much of Canada has flattened the curve of COVID-19 infections.
Speaking on Thursday, Dr. Theresa Tam says there are still a significant number of cases in vulnerable settings such as long-term care homes, as well as parts of Ontario and Quebec.
Tam also says a COVID-19 cluster that has forced New Brunswick to roll back some re-opening measures is an example of why a cautious approach is needed in easing pandemic restrictions.
A health-care worker who had travelled outside the province and did not self-isolate upon return has infected at least two other people in the area of Cambellton, NB, near the Quebec border.
According to that province’s premier, the health-care worker was in contact with “multiple patients” over a two-week period.