Good evening, here are the coronavirus updates you need to know tonight.

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       Anti-vaccine protesters threaten access to essential services Tam says daily cases could top 15,000 by October Alberta offers $100 gift cards to encourage vaccination In Canada, 24,777 cases have been reported, up 20 per cent from the previous seven days. There were 116 deaths announced, up 15 per cent over the same period. At least 1,364 people are being treated in hospitals.

       Canada’s inoculation rate is 12th among countries with a population of one million or more people.

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       Sources: Canada data is compiled from government websites, Johns Hopkins and COVID-19 Canada Open Data Working Group; international data is from Johns Hopkins University.

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       A woman takes a selfie while getting her first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Caracas, Venezuela on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

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       Coronavirus in Canada Alberta will begin to offer $100 gift cards to those over 18 who get a COVID-19 vaccine shot as the province reports more than 1,000 new infections a day, fuelled by the Delta variant. Alberta will also reinstate a provincewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces and workplaces, except in classrooms, where decisions are being left to local school boards. Ontario reported 807 new COVID-19 cases, with 628 new infections among those who are not fully vaccinated, or whose vaccination status isn’t known, the province’s health minister said. In Quebec, the province’s health minister wrote on social media that people will “have to accept a certain number of cases and a certain number of hospitalizations if we want to return to a normal life.” Health Minister Christian Dubé, also praised Quebecers for their high uptake of vaccines, saying the province could reach 90 per cent coverage among eligible people by the end of September. Nunavut is facing 54 vacant teaching positions – up from 26 in 2020 – as the territory heads into its third academic year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While the territory often faces a shortage of teachers, the pandemic-related upheaval exhausted many educators during the last school year. In Ottawa, Canada’s top doctor said new modelling shows the country could see up to 15,000 daily COVID-19 cases by October if the current rate of transmission continues.

       Dr. Theresa Tam called for more people between the ages of 18 and 39 to get vaccinated to reduce the impact of Delta. She added that it’s critical to get up to 80 per cent of eligible Canadians inoculated as quickly as possible. Tam also said unvaccinated Canadians are 12 times more likely to be infected and 36 times more likely to be hospitalized if they do become infected. COVID-19 vaccination: Some doctors and nurses say they are frustrated with those choosing not to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, large groups of anti-vaccine protestors have taken to busy streets, police headquarters and hospital entrances following moves by each province to introduce vaccine passports. The protests threaten to disrupt access to those essential services.

       Coronavirus around the world New Zealand reported just 28 new cases of COVID-19, a significant drop from previous days and a signal that the country is breaking the chain of transmission of the Delta variant-fuelled outbreak. Coronavirus and business Quebec’s new COVID-19 vaccine passport requirements were met with a range of reactions from businesses after the rules came into effect on Wednesday.

       Some businesses readily compiled with the passports, while others declined to offer indoor dining or expressed frustration with the new requirements. “The application gives us an extra bit of work, but we all do what we can,” said Mathias Saumure-Groulx, a restaurant manager in Hull. Despite the additional effort, he said guests are generally happy to use the new system. Also today: The U.S. economy faces uncertain fall months as rising COVID-19 cases impact its recovery.

       Globe opinion Editorial board: Doug Ford just did a U-turn on vaccine passports. Better late than never. More reporting As TIFF approaches, audiences still are debating whether to attend in-person screenings. COVID-19 Vaccine passports offer hope for Ontario’s devastated live music scene, but the industry is still incapacitated. Hockey: The NHL says it will punish unvaccinated players more harshly this season if they test positive for COVID-19. Information centre Everything you need to know about Canada’s travel restrictions for vaccinated and unvaccinated people Waiting for a second dose? We answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions What is and isn’t ‘paid sick leave’ in Canada? A short primer Got a vaccine ‘hangover’? Here’s why Sources: Canada data are compiled from government websites, Johns Hopkins University and COVID-19 Canada Open Data Working Group; international data are from Johns Hopkins.

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