Government of Canada – Status of COVID-19

In National

Current situation

Areas in Canada with cases of COVID-19 as of March 17, 2020, 10:30 am EST
Province, territory or other Number of confirmed cases Number of probable cases
British Columbia 103 0
Alberta 74 0
Saskatchewan 2 5
Manitoba 7 0
Ontario 177 0
Quebec 50 0
Newfoundland and Labrador 0 1
New Brunswick 2 5
Nova Scotia 0 5
Prince Edward Island 1 0
Repatriated travellers 8 0
Total cases 424 16

Information on demographics, symptoms and outcomes is available for 158 cases.

Of these cases:

  • onset of illness occurred between January 15 and March 15, 2020
  • 51% of cases are female
  • 31% of cases are 60 years old and over
  • 13% of cases have been hospitalized
  • 4 people have died of COVID-19
  • 74% of cases are travellers and 6% are close contacts of travellers
Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Big Adventure Visiting Little Canada in Toronto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npRGGpSoHpU Little Canada is a unique visitor attraction in the heart of Toronto that tells the stories of Canada and

Read More...

Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series

Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring

Read More...

Municipality of Port Hope Launches New Community Engagement Platform

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the launch of Engage Port Hope, a new online platform

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu