Canada only records lab-confirmed cases nationallyCanada does not record probable COVID-19 cases and deaths across the country despite international guidelines to do so, and experts say we may never know how many cases have been missed. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)Unlike Canada, countries like New Zealand, Portugal and the U.K. have routinely released information on these probable cases throughout the pandemic. But most Canadian provinces haven't publicly released data on these probable COVID-19 deaths and cases, even separately from the confirmed ones, instead focusing solely on people with positive test results. tracks probable COVID-19 cases, deathsUltimately, it's up to the provinces and territories to decide if they should report those numbers publicly — and at least one does. British Columbia not only counts probable COVID-19 cases and deaths, but it conducts antibody and post-mortem testing to find those who may have been missed.

Source: CBC News June 20, 2020 07:52 UTC