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Thanksgiving: waiting for an outbreak?
Currently at its peak with 90,000 people hospitalized, US health authorities fear an exponential increase in the epidemic: “ We could see a new outbreak add to the outbreak Existing contaminations, says Anthony Fauci, director of the US Institute of Infectious Diseases. A few days after this traditional celebration, “ we’re getting ready to experience this post-Thanksgiving (case) surge, with three, four, ten times as many sick across the country [qu’en mai] Warns Dr Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus crisis unit. Jérôme Adams, chief medical officer of the United States, also warns residents: “ I want to be clear with the Americans, the situation will get worse in the next few weeks “.
Extension of border closures in Canada
The country has decided to extend the closure of its borders until January 21. Since March, a mandatory 14-day quarantine has been put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The border with the United States is, for its part, maintained until December 21, as part of a separate bilateral agreement with Washington. Trade in goods and merchandise and travel ” essentials Are however allowed.
