Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology update Download page in .pdf format
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Key updates as of
Daily epidemiology update: Text description
| Cases today | {Cases today} |
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| Total cases | {Total cases} |
| Active | {Active} |
| Total recovered | {Total recovered} |
| Deaths today | {Deaths today} |
| Total deaths | {Total deaths} |
| Daily tests performed | {Tests performed today} |
| Total tests performed | {Tests performed today} |
| Percent positive | {Positive percent}% |
| Tests performed per million | {Rate tests} |
Current situation
Figure 1a. of of COVID-19, by as of
Hover over provinces and territories to see total cases, active cases, recovered cases, tests performed or deaths in Canada over time. Click the play button to animate the map.
This information is based on data from our provincial and territorial partners. It is current as of . For the most up to date data for any province, territory or city, please visit their web site.
Starting February 1, 2021, laboratory test indicators are based on the number of laboratory tests performed and the percentage of tests positive. These data replace previous metrics based on unique individuals tested and provide a more accurate measure of test positivity and promote greater standardization in reporting across Canada. The proportion of tests positive is expected to decrease compared with previous person-based methods, as all tests will be included in the calculation, including new tests on the same person over time.
Figure 1a: Text description
| Location | Total cases | Cases last 7 days | Active cases | Recovered | Deaths | Deaths last 7 days | Total tests performed§ | ||||||
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| Count | Rate* | Count | Rate* | Count | Rate* | Count | Count | Rate* | Count | Rate* | Count | Rate† | |
† Rate per 1,000,000 population
* Rate per 100,000 population
§ Due to fluctuations in daily reporting, total tests performed presented here have a 2-day delay.
| Province | Health Region | Total cases | Cases last 14 days | Deaths | Deaths last 14 days | ||||
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| Count | Rate* | Count | Rate* | Count | Rate* | Count | Rate* | ||
‡ No data is available for this day, and so the most recently available data is displayed.
† Rate per 1,000,000 population
* Rate per 100,000 population
Figure 1b. of of COVID-19 in Canada as of
The figures displayed below demonstrate the progression of cases over time. The range of dates (January 31st, 2020 - present date) is identical for each figure to compare the provinces and territories on the same timescale. The timescale for each figure is created using the total number of cases in Canada.
Figure 1b: Text description
Downloadable data (in .csv format).
Note: Out of the total number of people tested, 76 were repatriated travellers, of which 13 were cases.
National overview
There have been over (Num tests} tests performed for COVID-19 in Canada. This corresponds to a test rate of 457,522 per 1 million people. Of all tests performed, 4.3% have been found to be positive. For more detailed information about trends in laboratory testing for COVID-19 in Canada, please see the Detailed weekly epidemiological report (PDF).
| Location | New cases | New deaths | Tests performed |
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* New cases and deaths reflect the net change between what provinces and territories are reporting for the current day and for the previous reported day. Some provinces and territories do not provide daily updates, and jurisdictions reporting after time of data extraction may not be captured in this daily update. Due to fluctuations in daily reporting, daily tests performed presented here have a 2-day delay. Data not included in this table are often reported the next day, and are made available for other analyses.
Starting February 1, 2021, laboratory test indicators are based on the number of laboratory tests performed and the percentage of tests positive. These data replace previous metrics based on unique individuals tested and provide a more accurate measure of test positivity and promote greater standardization in reporting across Canada. The proportion of tests positive is expected to decrease compared with previous person-based methods, as all tests will be included in the calculation, including new tests on the same person over time.
N/A indicates no daily update provided by province/territory.
Tables and figures reflect detailed case information data provided to the Public Health Agency of Canada by provincial/territorial health authorities. This data may undergo changes as more information about cases becomes available at the provincial/territorial level.
Updated : February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST
Epidemic curve
As of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST, the Public Health Agency of Canada has received detailed case report data on cases; exposure was available for (%) cases.
The shaded area in Figure 2 represents a period of time (lag time) where it is expected that cases have occurred but have not yet been reported nationally. There is an approximate 1 to 2 week delay between when a person becomes ill and when their information is reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. This delay is a result of the time required to seek healthcare, get tested and receive results. It also takes time for public health authorities to gather information on cases. Therefore, new information is provided as it becomes available.
Figure 2. COVID-19 cases (n=Footnote 1) in Canada by date of illness onsetFootnote 2 as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST ()
Figure 2. COVID-19 cases (n=Footnote 1) in Canada by date of illness onsetFootnote 2 as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (total cases)
Figure 2. COVID-19 cases (n=Footnote 1) in Canada by date of illness onsetFootnote 2 as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (by exposure)
Figure 2. COVID-19 cases (n=Footnote 1) in Canada by date of illness onsetFootnote 2 as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (by age - 10 year groups)
Figure 2. COVID-19 cases (n=Footnote 1) in Canada by date of illness onsetFootnote 2 as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (by age - 20 year groups)
Data note: The shaded area represents a period of time (lag time) where it is expected that cases have occurred but have not yet been reported nationally.
This figure may be an underestimate of the total number of cases among returning travelers as exposure history are not available for all cases and not all jurisdictions have consistently reported exposure history to PHAC throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Figure 2: Text description
| Date of illness onsetFootnote 2 | Newly reported casesFootnote 1 | Domestic - Contact with a COVID case | Domestic - Contact with a traveller | Domestic - Unknown | Travelled outside of Canada | Information pending |
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| Date of illness onsetFootnote 2 | 0-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80+ |
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| Date of illness onsetFootnote 2 | 0-19 | 20-39 | 40-59 | 60-79 | 80+ |
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Demographics
Detailed case report data were provided on 99,853 cases; age information was available for 155,813 (99.9%) cases, and both age and sex were available for 155,347 (99.6%) cases.
Of the COVID-19 cases reported in Canada to date, approximately {Fraction (e.g "one third")} ({Percent Sex}) are {Sex}. Approximately {Fraction (e.g "one third")} ({Percent of Over 60}) of cases are 60 years old and over (Figure 3).
Figure 3.
Figure 3: Text description
| Age group (years) | Number of cases with case reports (proportion) | Number of male cases (proportion) | Number of female cases (proportion) | Number of other cases (proportion) |
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Exposure setting
In , detailed case report data were provided on 99,853 cases; exposure history was available for 97,911 (98%) cases. The probable exposure setting of these reported casesFootnote 1 are:
- domestic acquisition (defined as any exposure that occurred within Canada): {Spread} ({Percent spread}%)
- from contact with a COVID case: {Spread contact} ({Percent spread}%)
- from contact with a traveller: {Spread traveller} ({Percent spread}%)
- from an unknown source: {Spread unknown} ({Percent spread}%)
- currently unknown (information pending): {Unknown pending} ({Percent unknown pending}%)
- travelled outside of Canada: {Travelled} ({Percent travelled}%)
Hospitalizations, intensive care unit (ICU), mechanical ventilation and deaths
Hospital Utilization
Figure 4. Daily Census of hospital beds and ICU beds occupied by COVID-19 patients as of
Figure 4: Text description
| Date | Number of patients hospitalized | Number of patients in the ICU | Number of patients who were mechanically vented |
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Between October 10 and Oct 17:
- The number of hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients increased from 785 to 934 beds.
- The number of ICU beds occupied by COVID-19 patients increased from 160 to 181 beds.
- The number of COVID-19 patients who were mechanically vented increased from 785 to 934 beds.
Hospitalizations To Date
Detailed case report data were provided on 99,853 cases; hospitalization status information was available for 65,597 (xx%) of these cases:
- {Num Hospitalized} cases ({Percent Hospitalized}%) were hospitalized, of whom:
- {Num Intensive Care} ({Percent Intensive Care}%) were admitted to the ICU
- {Num Mechanical Ventilation} ({Percent Mechanical Ventilation}%) required mechanical ventilation
Detailed case report forms have been received from provinces and territories for {Num Deaths} deaths related to COVID-19.
Figure 5. Age and genderFootnote 3 distribution of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (n=Footnote 1)
Figure 5a. Age and genderFootnote 3 distribution of COVID-19 cases hospitalized in Canada as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (n=Footnote 1)
Figure 5b. Age and genderFootnote 3 distribution of COVID-19 cases admitted to ICU in Canada as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (n=Footnote 1)
Figure 5c. Age and genderFootnote 3 distribution of COVID-19 cases deceased in Canada as of February 26, 2021, 7 pm EST (n=Footnote 1)
Data note: Figure 5 includes COVID-19 cases hospitalized, admitted to ICU, and deceased for which age and gender information were available. Therefore, some COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and deaths may not be included in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Text description
| Age group (years) | Number of cases with case reports (proportion) | Number of male cases (proportion) | Number of female cases (proportion) | Number of other cases (proportion) |
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| Age group (years) | Number of cases with case reports (proportion) | Number of male cases (proportion) | Number of female cases (proportion) | Number of other cases (proportion) |
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| Age group (years) | Number of cases with case reports (proportion) | Number of male cases (proportion) | Number of female cases (proportion) | Number of other cases (proportion) |
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Provincial/territorial and international reporting
For more information, please refer to provincial or territorial COVID-19 webpages:
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- World Health Organization
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
Footnotes
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This figure is based on cases for which a case report form has been received by the Public Health Agency of Canada from provincial/territorial partners.
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The earliest of the following dates were used as an estimate: Onset date, Specimen Collection Date, Laboratory Testing Date, Date Reported to Province or Territory, or Date Reported to PHAC.
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Where available gender data was used; when gender data was unavailable sex data was used. Reliable data on gender diverse respondents are unavailable due to small counts.