Age distribution of Canadian COVID-19 cases as of May 2, 2023

As of May 2, 2023, Canadians aged 20 to 29 years accounted for 17 percent of COVID-19 cases in Canada, the largest share of all age groups.Which groups of people are at higher risk?The number of new coronavirus cases in Canada had dropped dramatically in the beginning of 2021, suggesting the country had regained control of the second wave of infections, before spiking again around April and then dropping again in the summer months. A new surge began in December 2021, with the number of new daily cases skyrocketing, reaching never-before-seen levels. While there are much more cases among younger people, the number of COVID-19 deaths are particularly high for older people, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions. During these challenging times, it is important to protect older people living alone and those in care facilities. Groups should not be discriminated against because of age, and all communities need to be supported.

截至2023年5月2日，加拿大20至29岁的年轻人占COVID-19病例的17%，为所有年龄组中占比最高的群体。哪些人群处于更高的风险之中？2021年初，加拿大新冠病例数急剧下降，似乎表明该国已成功控制了第二波感染，但随后在4月左右病例数再次激增，并在夏季月份再次下降。2021年12月，新一轮的疫情高峰开始，每日新增病例数急剧攀升，达到前所未有的水平。尽管年轻人群中病例数更多，但COVID-19死亡病例主要集中在老年人群体，尤其是那些有既往病史的人。在这些充满挑战的时刻，保护独居的老年人和生活在护理机构中的老年人显得尤为重要。不应因年龄对任何群体进行歧视，所有社区都应得到支持。