Officials say action 'urgently needed' as COVID-19 cases rise, holidays near

Public health officials are urging Canadians to dramatically limit their contacts with other people as the country continues on a "rapid growth trajectory" for COVID-19 cases and the holiday season nears.

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[peopleareliabilitiesperiod]

I WOULD HATE TO BE IN THE MEDIA'S SHOES WHEN THEIR VIEWERS CATCH UP TO THEM...

[boxerfit-fitnesspersonaltr]

I personally know five people who purportedly got COVID-19, my father included and guess what? They felt sick for a few days and they continue living their lives! I suggest you continue living yours as well

[a.l.]

They all look and sound WAY OVER THEIR HEADS.

[scardydino]

never see many comments supporting the gov

[billboggs]

Stop the thousands flying in and out of Canada every month on non-essential international flights and maybe we can celebrate Christmas with our friends and family

[bbaer]

This is so pathetic I’m not even gonna leave a decent comment 😏

[paultix]

I feel like a lot of these are 2 hours of empty promises and then a month later like two of the things happen

[jackshepard]

Lol for the places already locked down what more re they supposed to do?

[Tony]

This iteration of Liberal ministers shouldn't be safe on Canadian streets.

[kimbaldun]

I'm not from canada, anyone can tell me what's happening there?

[karrisaleonard]

You don't understand what he is thanking the doctors and nurses for until you're in the hospital during an outbreak

[peopleareliabilitiesperiod]

LIKE SPAMMING AND HUMAN MODERATION IN FULL EFFECT CBC...

[ricardo]

I have a question for the experts. How can i get on CBC live?

[mhprotic]

Lockdown with proper food and stipends can reduce the rate and danger the president needs to act now because he was trumpeting all these days during the election let's see what he got for us

[AS-ghge]

Omg I'll be wrapped up in 3 garbage bags hiding under my bed until this is all over, close your windows and blinds too and don't come out until its safe again 😱

[jacquelinemoore]

Why all this bla bla bla. Nothing new. Why not fo ehst needs to be done. Stop stalling. Full lockdown required.

[RzGarage]

Tam said "Mask dont work", remember?

[joedirt]

So I hear we are training Chinese troops here in Canada ? Does anyone else think this is insane ?

[shkotayd]

Copying from a reply I made to another:

They are trying anything they can to help us stem the growth without invoking federal emergency measures acts. Thats a really dangerous step I have to say it is nice to see the feds are trying desperately not to do it.

But the provinces keep failing to ramp up their public health measures for weeks to months after their medical professionals have been begging them to up measures.
This one is on the provinces heads, coupled with the need to start moving inside. People in every setting will be closer, for longer periods of time, which is perfect for viral spread.

I will acknowledge what you are saying. These are world class disease experts trying to work solutions with the provinces when the provinces have the final say, until the FEMA gets invoked. But then our democracy is on very thin ice at such a time.

You want to get mad at anyone, get mad at your premieres.

And lastly, why is it our Cdn comment sections are always loaded with conspiracy nuts and the generally insane?

[peopleareliabilitiesperiod]

LIKE SPAMMING AND HUMAN MODERATION IN FULL EFFECT CBC...erasing my comments cbc, thats a paddlin...