Ontario reports 821 new COVID-19 cases, three new deaths from the virus

Ontario is reporting 821 new cases of COVID-19 today, and three new deaths due to the virus.

Health Minister Christine Elliott says 327 cases are in Toronto, 136 in Peel Region, 79 in Ottawa, and 64 in York Region.

The province says it has a backlog of 24,129 tests, and has conducted 24,049 tests since the last daily report.

In total, 274 people are hospitalized in Ontario due to COVID-19.

Ontario says 72 people are in intensive care and 45 people are on a ventilator.

The latest figures bring the total of COVID-19 cases in Ontario to 65,896, with 3,053 deaths, and 56,606 cases resolved.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published October 20, 2020.

The Canadian Press