No New COVID-19 Deaths in Canada for First Time in Six Months

For the first time in six months, Canada reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday. The last time the country reported no deaths from the virus was on March 15th at the start of the shutdowns in North America due to the pandemic.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, about 702 new Canadian cases were reported on Friday, but zero deaths.

For the first time in six months, Canada reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday. The last time the country reported no deaths from the virus was on March 15th at the start of the shutdowns in North America due to the pandemic.

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, about 702 new Canadian cases were reported on Friday, but zero deaths,

In contrast, Mexico registered 534 COVID-19 deaths on Friday, and 5,935 new cases. Canada has a population of 37,807,535, and Mexico’s population is 129,199,318, so Canada has about 30% of the population of Mexico.

Several Canadian provinces have begun easing lockdown restrictions as schools reopen for face-to-face classes, prompting a recent spike in cases.