Canada's COVID-19 case count is declining across the country, but data from the Public Health Agency of Canada warns the Delta variant could undo some of the country's progress.
Data indicates as more and more Canadians get vaccinated, the number of infections and hospitalizations continue to fall, allowing provinces to ease restrictions.
The modelling suggests while Canada can expect a continued drop in new cases over the next two months, the Delta variant continues to pose a threat.
It indicates if Delta becomes the predominant strain, the country may see hospitals exceeding capacity rates again in the fall and winter.
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam warns Delta is the most contagious strain of the virus to date, and its presence has increased in Canada.
Tam says the variant poses the biggest threat to those who aren't vaccinated.
Girl Assaulted in Break and Enter
Update: Standoff Over, Suspect Arrested
Ontario/New York Agree on Nuclear
Port Colborne Man Charged with Sexual Assault
Every Health Care Job Needed: MPP
Police Looking for 2 Missing Teens
Bob Gale Appointed New Niagara Chair
Niagara Firefighters Receive Funding