Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday: Ontario reported 421 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday and 17 additional deaths, bringing the provincial total to 7,470 cases.
The death toll has risen to 291. However, 3,357 people have recovered from the virus, which is 44.9 per cent of cases. Greater Toronto Area public health units account for 53.9 per cent of all cases in the province.
At a press conference on Monday, Premier Doug Ford said his government will seek to extend Ontario’s emergency order by another 28 days on Tuesday.
Mayor John Tory said, with the approval of the Ontario government, the city has been able to open two additional licensed child