Canada's deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo provided an update on COVID-19 and how the country is responding to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

According to Dr. Njoo, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada to date has hit 108,155 with 8,790 total deaths.

With such numbers in mind, Dr. Njoo was asked to offer his medical opinion on the safety of things like the reopening of bars and pubs, and the return of pro sports.

In response to the ongoing pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that the federal government is extending the wage subsidy program until December. '

As of last week, that program had paid out more than 18 billion dollars to more than 252-,000 companies.

The program covers 75 per cent of wages for eligible companies and non-profits and is at the heart of the government's promise to help Canadians who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic get back to work. 108, 155 cases, 8,790 deaths

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