On Wednesday, it was announced that an elderly patient had died in Quebec at a seniors residence, marking Canada's ninth fatality due to the growing coronavirus outbreak.

So far, B.C. has reported seven deaths — six of which are linked to the Lynn Valley Care Centre — and Ontario reported its first death on Tuesday.

Premier @francoislegault confirms Québec’s first death from #COVID19: an elderly person fro the Lanaudiere. Number of cases has also climbed to 94 #Coronavirus #CovidQuebec @CTVMontreal

— Andrew Brennan (@ABrennanCTV) March 18, 2020

There are currently almost 650 reported cases of coronavirus in Canada, 11 of which have been resolved. Chief Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam confirmed that over 50,000 Canadians have been tested for the virus as of March 18.

Dr. Theresa Tam says we’ve tested over 50,000 people in Canada.

— Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin88) March 18, 2020

So far, Ontario has reported the most coronavirus cases, announcing a total of more than 200 in the province as of Wednesday.

B.C. has reported 186 cases, Alberta has reported 97 and Quebec has reported 94. New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have all reported cases as well.

UPDATED CANADIAN NUMBERS (Subject to change) #COVID19

645: confirmed and presumptive cases.
9 deaths

Alberta: 97
BC: 186 (7 deaths)
Manitoba: 15
Ontario: 212 (1 death)
Quebec: 94 (1 death)
NB: 8
PEI: 1
NL: 3
NS: 12
Sask.: 8
Repatriated Canadians: 9

— Aarti Pole (@aartipole) March 18, 2020

In happier news, Canadian research scientists have confirmed that a coronavirus vaccine is already in the animal testing stage.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced an $82 billion economic package on Wednesday aimed at helping both individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Justin Trudeau just dropped an $82 billion aid package for those affected by coronavirus https://t.co/8gExfzcV54 #Canada #StayHomeCanada #CanadaCovid19 #COVIDCanada #cdnpoli

— Freshdaily (@freshdaily) March 18, 2020

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trudeau showed confidence in the country's ability to limit the spread of the virus.

"Canada, let’s work together," he said. "I know we can do this."