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First Case of COVID-19
Appeared in Wuhan, China in December 2019 -
Canada Observes
Public health officials observed other countries dealing with the virus. Number of cases were shooting up, but was only MILD. -
THE FIRST WAVE ARRIVES
People outside of Canada contracted the virus. They brought it to Canada. First case reported January 25, 2020 -
Canada Takes Early Action
Health officials were starting to prepare for the pandemic.
(Picture of Federal Health Minister, Patty Hadju) -
Canada Closes its Borders
Those entering Canada had to self-isolate for 2 weeks. This was a preventative measure to not pass the virus to others. -
Physical Distancing
Physical distancing orders from public health officials were needed to take stronger action. Public places like schools, centres, restaurants, and etc. were closed. It was crucial for people to stay home when not necessary to go out. Anyone exposed and/or had symptoms had to go into isolation. -
Canada Needs to Stay Home!
It was crucial for people to stay home when not necessary to go out. Anyone exposed and/or had symptoms had to go into isolation. -
Self-Isolation
Self-isolation worked to a certain extent. Those who passed on the disease may have not known they had it in the first place and weren't showing symptoms at the time. (Date was chosen from 2 weeks later borders were closed.) -
Cases were Rising - 9700 cases
Number of COVID-19 cases in Canada were shooting up. It started off in BC --> Ontario --> Quebec --> the rest of Canada. -
Did physical distancing work? We have to wait and see.
As Canadians physical distance, numbers will continue to rise as symptoms will kick in with those who had it but didn't show symptoms at first when there weren't any strict physical distancing laws.
