Ont. reports more than 700 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day total since late Sept.
Ontario is reporting more than 700 new COVID-19 infections today, the highest daily case count recorded in the province in nearly two months.
Provincial health officials logged 711 new COVID-19 cases today, up from 512 on Wednesday and 642 one week ago.
Canada to drop negative PCR test requirement for shorter cross-border trips
The federal government is expected to announce later this week it is dropping the negative PCR test requirement for Canadians returning from the U.S. for any trip less than 72 hours.
The policy change will cover both citizens and permanent residents. It is expected the new rules will come into effect at the end of November or early December.
COVID-19: Germany considers re+strictions for unvaccinated people amid warning of ‘really terrible Christmas’ as cases surge
“The current pandemic situation in Germany is dramatic, I can’t say it any other way,” Mrs Merkel said on Wednesday.
“The fourth wave is hitting our country with full force.”
Authorities are considering bringing in added curbs to halt the virus, particularly as Germany is lagging behind on jab rates, with nearly 68% of the population fully vaccinated – lower than the average in Western Europe.
