Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday – CBC

Ontario reports 3,215 new cases of COVID-19, 17 additional deaths

Apr 07, 2021

People living in several provinces — including Alberta, Ontario and broad swaths of Quebec — are facing tighter public health restrictions as officials raise the alarm about more transmissible coronavirus variants and growing pressure on hospitals.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to make an announcement later Wednesday, with sources saying the province will issue a stay-at-home order.

The update comes as health officials reported 3,215 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 additional deaths on Wednesday. According to updated provincial COVID-19 data, hospitalizations stood at 1,397, with 504 patients in intensive care units. Of the ICU patients, 476 were still testing positive.

The planned announcement from the premier also comes as schools in Canada’s largest city move to online learning because of a third surge of coronavirus infections fuelled by more contagious virus variants.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-april7-2021-1.5977698