City of Toronto update on COVID-19

COVID-19 Update

The City of Toronto continues to respond to COVID-19. Mayor Tory joined Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa, Chair of the Board of Health Councillor Joe Cressy, and City Manager Chris Murray to provide an update on the current situation in Toronto.

The City’s COVID-19 Resurgence Plan, which outlines priorities and associated actions that the City will implement in the event of a resurgence of COVID-19, was also presented. More information is available at https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-presents-covid-19-resurgence-plan/.

There are 16,044 cases of COVID-19 in the city, an increase of 40 today. There are 30 people hospitalized. In total, 14,498 people have recovered from COVID-19. To date, there have been 1,175 COVID-19 deaths in Toronto. Case status data can be found on the City’s reporting platform: http://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news/covid-19-status-of-cases-in-toronto/.

As the virus continues to circulate in the community, residents are reminded to adhere to Toronto Public Health’s advice to practise physical distancing, stay within their social bubble of no more than 10 people, wash hands often and wear a mask or face covering where mandatory or when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Wearing a mask or face covering is required in indoor public spaces in Toronto.

Provincial orders under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act and the City bylaw on physical distancing remain in effect. Yesterday, the City received 40 complaints related to parks use and physical distancing. Officers have cautioned nearly 4,800 people this month about physical distancing, alcohol, bonfires and littering bylaws.

As more of the city’s businesses continue to reopen, residents can learn about what to expect and what is required as Toronto moves into the new normal and they begin to visit more establishments and take part in more activities at https://www.toronto.ca/ReopenTO.

The City’s website is updated daily with the latest health advice and information about City services, social supports and economic recovery measures. Check http://www.toronto.ca/covid-19/ for answers to common questions before contacting the Toronto Public Health COVID-19 Hotline or 311.

SOURCE: City of Toronto

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