Over 9,200 people across Canada have already died of the virus with the latest figures available indicating that the total number of those infected is fast approaching 150,000.
Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec are now said to be in the so-called second wave of the virus, contributing to the more than 1000 new cases seen in Canada daily.
“We have the power to get this second wave under control.” the Prime Minister said in his address.
“I know we can do it, because we’ve already done it once before. In the spring, we all did our part by staying home. And this fall, we have even more tools in the toolbox,” he said without specifying what the ‘tools’ he referred to were supposed to be, although a vague reference came in a follow-up when he said “It’s no time for a party” — and download the COVID-19 alert app so that those who test positive can anonymously alert close contacts. It’s a powerful, free tool that’s easy to use and protects your privacy”
