Ontario reports 827 new COVID-19 cases today, and four new deaths from the virus

Ontario is reporting 827 new cases of COVID-19 today, and four new deaths due to the virus.

Health Minister Christine Elliott says 355 cases are in Toronto, 169 in Peel Region, 89 in York Region and 58 in Ottawa.

The province has conducted 23,945 tests since the last daily report, with an additional 22,636 being processed.

In total, 312 people are hospitalized in Ontario due to COVID-19, including 75 in intensive care.

The province also reported 144 new COVID-19 cases related to schools, including at least 82 among students.

Those bring the number of schools with a reported case to 593 out of Ontario’s 4,828 publicly funded schools.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published October 27, 2020.

The Canadian Press