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Canada's Most Populous City Cancels In Person Class : Coronavirus Updates - NPR
Apr 07, 2021 36 secs
A crowd of parents and children at a playground during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on April 4.

"The spread of COVID-19 has never been greater in Toronto, with variants of concern increasing both the risk of transmission and the risk of serious illness or death," a press release announcing the measure said.

Theresa Tam, the chief public health officer for Canada, said Tuesday the latest COVID-19 surge stems from contagious variants in many areas of the country.

Since the start of the pandemic, Canada has recorded more than 1 million COVID-19 cases and more than 23,000 reported deaths.

The B.1.1.7 variant, which causes more severe illness and is considered more deadly, continues to account for more than 90% of COVID-19 variant cases, she said

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