The surge in deaths is due to unexpected outbreaks of the disease in long-term care facilities, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today. According to a count by CBC News, Canada has 1,240 reported pandemic deaths as of this afternoon. Households show their support by posting signs for Almonte Country Haven long-term care home during the COVID-19 pandemic in Almonte, Ontario on Monday, April 13, 2020. But he also said that the situation in long-term care facilities is more dire than expected. According to Dr. Tam, nearly half of all deaths have been linked to long-term care homes.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2020 18:03 UTC