FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau removes his face mask before speaking at the 3M's plant in Brockville, Ontario, Canada August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Lars Hagberg
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday predicted a "tough winter" in the face of a second wave of COVID-19 infections engulfing much of the country, and called it a horrific national tragedy as deaths topped the 10,000 mark.
Canada's case numbers have been rising, triggering new restrictions on public gatherings and indoor activities in several provinces. On Tuesday, Canada recorded 2,674 new cases, while there are now 10,001 deaths and a total of 222,887 cases.
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