Published 13:06 IST, June 19th 2020
Canada's coronavirus cases reach 101,877, death toll at 8,361
The total number of positive coronavirus cases in Canada has officially crossed the 100,000 mark on June 18, the death toll is currently at 8,361.
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total number of positive coronavirus cases in Cana has officially crossed 100,000 mark on June 18. As per reports, even though number of COVID-19 cases has crossed 100,000 mark, health experts have vised that Cana still faces major challenges ahe in battle against coronavirus.
Challenges for Cana still ahe
According to reports, Cana has reported 101,877 positive coronavirus cases and has a death toll of 8,361. Cania authorities have revealed that y were unprepared for how rapidly coronavirus spre through nursing homes in country, deaths in nursing homes reportedly account for 80 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths in Cana.
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As per reports, chief medical officer resa Tam has expressed concern that people appear to become complacent in regards to coronavirus restrictions such as social distancing and wearing of face masks. She ded that people must continue to remain committed to fight against coronavirus.
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Canian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on June 18 unveiled a contact tracing smartphone app that will tify Canians of exposure to new coronavirus. If someone with app testes positive for coronavirus, or individuals with app who have been in close proximity to that individual will be tified and vised to take necessary precautions. Due to privacy concerns, app will be voluntary and Trudeau has claimed that app will maintain its user’s anymity.
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Cana will t raise Taxes
Cana’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau on June 18 reportedly said that government will t be hiking taxes this time to help cover for COVID-19 aid programs. So far, Liberal government has revealed measures worth more than C$160 billion in direct spending. However, Morneau, while speaking to an international media outlet, said that officials will t raise taxes.
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13:06 IST, June 19th 2020