Chief public health officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday that modelling projections showed a moderate easing of COVID-19 measures could lead to only a limited surge in cases amid the Omicron wave, which she said has passed its peak in Canada. However, she cautioned easing measures too fast would lead to a much bigger surge, though hospitalizations may be lower.
- N.S. reports 54 people in COVID-19 hospital unit, 214 new infections
- COVID-19: New Brunswick reports 1 death, 3 more people on ventilators
- Canada leaving ‘crisis phase’ of pandemic but resurgence possible as measures ease: Tam