Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday: Ontario reported 634 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday and 54 additional deaths, bringing the provincial total to 12,879 cases.
The reported death toll has risen to 713. Meanwhile, 6,680 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 51.9 per cent of cases.
Thursday’s report marks the highest single-day increase in positive cases. Tuesday saw 622 new cases. Greater Toronto Area public health units account for 59.6 per cent of all cases in the province.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced Thursday it will be laying off almost 1,200 employees in an attempt to cost-save