Federal modelling shows resurgence in COVID-19 cases, with Omicron risk high

Canada will likely see a resurgence in COVID-19 infections going into the new year that could be further accelerated should the new Omicron variant replace Delta, new federal modelling suggests. The current rise in new cases is primarily driven by Ontario and Quebec, with both provinces experiencing numbers not seen since spring. Should transmission rates increase by 15 per cent, or if Omicron takes hold under current levels of transmission, then Canada could see cases skyrocket to record levels