Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared March 11th, as a National Day of Observance for those whose lives have been impacted by COVID-19.
The Prime Minister says on March 11th, 2020, lives around the world were forever changed by the emergence of this virus.
On the one year anniversary of the first death in Canada to COVID-19, Justin Trudeau says the country now mourns the tragic loss of more than 22, 000 people.
He adds COVID-19 has infected over 864, 000 other Canadians and had an impact on how we work, learn and connect with others, as well as live our daily lives.
Trudeau says we all have a role to play in ending this pandemic. In recognition, he invites all Canadians to join together and pay tribute to those who continue to work hard and make incredible sacrifices in the fight against the virus.
“Our health care and other essential workers have put themselves at risk, working long hours, so we could get the services and care we needed. And as efforts continue to get vaccines to every Canadian as quickly as possible, we thank them now more than ever,” Trudeau says.
“We all have a role to play in ending this pandemic, and the crisis is not over yet. In recognition of how far we have come and how far we still have to go, the Government of Canada is designating March 11, 2021, as a National Day of Observance. On this day, I invite all Canadians to join together in honouring the memory of those we have lost, and the people they left behind. We will also recognize everyone who has been impacted by COVID-19, and pay tribute to all those who continue to work hard and make incredible sacrifices in our fight against the virus. Together, we will beat COVID-19.”
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