The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada: April 8, 2020

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There are 19,291 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada

Last Updated Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:51PM EDTof confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:33 p.m.

ET on April 8, 2020:- Ontario: 5,276 confirmed - Saskatchewan: 271 confirmed - New Brunswick: 108 confirmed - Northwest Territories: 5 confirmed This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2020.

 

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Define 'presumptive'

Ontario is in big trouble. Many employers are testing workers for fevers. This is not accurate. Workers have tested positive for covid and passed screening test at work. Public health only gets involved in food, healthcare and specific sites. Employer stated that

And still no lockdown? Today I went to Costco in Mississauga...this is how close people were to each other

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