The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern):
8:45 a.m.
Newfoundland and Labrador's chief electoral officer is calling on authorities to postpone the vote in Saturday's provincial election.
In a letter sent to party leaders, Bruce Chaulk says the province's chief medical officer of health should use her powers to delay the election.
His plea comes as provincial health authorities reported a record 53 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
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7 a.m.
Ontario says the first round of COVID-19 vaccines in all of the province's long-term care homes has been completed.
The Ministry of Long-Term Care says more than 62,000 residents have received at least one dose of vaccine.
It also says that more than 34,000 residents have received their second dose.
Ontario had committed to vaccinating every eligible resident who wanted a shot by Wednesday.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 11, 2021
The Canadian Press