Canada has officially recorded more than 100-thousand cases of COVID-19.

Ontario reported 173 new cases of COVID-19 today, pushing the tally past the grim milestone.

Public health experts say measures to flatten the curve of the pandemic and prevent cases from overwhelming health-care systems were largely successful.

But they say the 100-thousand cases and more than 5,300 deaths suggest Canada missed out on some crucial opportunities to limit the virus’ impact early on.

Deaths due to COVID-19 in Canada have been largely concentrated in long-term care facilities.

(C.P)