The City of Toronto continues to respond to COVID-19. Today, Mayor Tory provided an update on the City’s response and recovery and rebuild progress.
There are 15,548 cases of COVID-19 in the city, an increase of eight today. There are 64 people hospitalized. In total, 14,117 people have recovered from COVID-19, an increase of 21 since yesterday. To date, there have been 1,163 COVID-19 deaths in Toronto. All of Toronto Public Health’s COVID-19 Monitoring Dashboard indicators remain green, indicating they meet the established goal. Toronto Public Health continues to closely monitor local COVID-19 data. COVID-19 case status data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.
As COVID-19 continues to circulate in the community, residents are reminded to continue adhering to Toronto Public Health’s advice to practise physical distancing, stay within their social circle of no more than 10 people, wash hands often and wear a mask or face covering where mandatory or when physical distance 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 34 complaints related to parks use and physical distancing. Officers have cautioned more than 2,350 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 toronto.ca/ReopenTO. Safe reopening guidelines for businesses and organizations are also available at toronto.ca/Reopening.
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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