coronavirus cases on Thursday as the region and province entered a month-long stay-at-home order aimed at bringing down soaring COVID-19 rates across Ontario.The update brings the region’s pandemic case tally to 4,804, of which 3,277 people have recovered, an increase of 65 from the day before.At least 136 people have died during the pandemic, including 34 just since the start of January.
Thursday marks the 14th day in a row the region has posted a COVID-19-related death, and the 13th day in a row the number reported has been at least two.According to the health unit, the two deaths reported on Thursday involved a man in his 70s who was not associated with a seniors’ facility, and a man in his 80s whose death was linked to a long-term care.