Canada reported zero COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours for the first time since March 15, according to the country’s public health agency. The total death count stands at 9,163 as of September 11.
The country last reported zero daily fatalities on March 15, according to the agency’s data.
Canada is seeing its death toll plateau after deaths spiked above 200 on several days in the months of April and May.
With most provinces easing lockdown curbs, Canada’s infections have seen a mild pick-up in recent days.
Authorities have been on high alert to avoid fresh outbreaks, and some provinces have even imposed new restrictions to control the spread of the deadly contagion.
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