By Canadian Press

Ontario hits 5,000 COVID-related deaths as provinces worry about hospital capacity

Jan 11, 2021 | 9:21 AM

Ontario’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 5,000 today as officials in several parts of Canada worried about the ability of their health networks to handle a rising tide of cases.

Ontario reported 29 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus this morning — along with 3,338 new cases and a rise of 80 COVID-related hospitalizations. 

Premier Doug Ford has confirmed additional restrictions are under discussion in light of dire new COVID-19 projections that are set to be made public on Tuesday. 

Quebec, which has reported a Canada-high 8,737 deaths, added 1,869 infections today and a rise of 56 COVID-related hospitalizations.

Health Minister Christian Dube says on Twitter that the province’s vaccination campaign is advancing well but says the situation in its hospitals is concerning, especially in Montreal.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 11, 2021.

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