News Release
May 9, 2020

The City of Toronto continues to respond to COVID-19. Residents are reminded of the importance of reducing all contact with others as much as possible and staying home except for essential outings to help stop the community spread of the virus.

As of yesterday afternoon, there are 7,251 cases of COVID-19 in Toronto, including 5,024 recovered cases. Of the cases, 6,557 are confirmed and 694 are probable. There are 424 cases in hospital, with 104 in ICU. We continue to see COVID-19 deaths; as of yesterday, 567 people in Toronto have died from COVID-19. Case status data can be found on the City’s reporting platform at toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news/covid-19-status-of-cases-in-toronto.

Yesterday, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, offered suggestions for how to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend while safely practising physical distancing. Dr. de Villa encouraged all residents to find creative ways to connect with loved ones, like dropping off food or planning a virtual visit or event.

Enforcement of the City’s physical distancing bylaw and the Province’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act orders is ongoing. Yesterday, the City received 62 complaints involving people using outdoor amenities or not practising physical distancing in parks or squares. Bylaw and police officers issued five tickets – bringing the total number of tickets issued since May 1 to 41 tickets. This month, bylaw and police officers have spoken to more than 1,800 people in City parks about the closures and public health measures.

The City also received 22 complaints yesterday related to non-essential businesses remaining open. Two tickets were issued to non-essential businesses yesterday. Since March 24, 129 tickets and 252 notices have been issued to non-essential businesses.

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

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