The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern):
9:12 a.m.
Canada’s deputy chief public health officer says almost seven per cent of Canadians have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 1.6 per cent have received two doses.
Dr. Howard Njoo says 42 per cent of Canadians over the age of 80, and 12 per cent of those between 70 and 79, are now vaccinated.
He calls it “encouraging news.”
In all, Canada has received 4.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and about 73 per cent have been administered.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 18, 2021.
The Canadian Press
