Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday: Ontario reported 640 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday and 50 additional deaths, bringing the provincial total to 13,519 cases.
The reported death toll has risen to 763. Meanwhile, 7,087 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 52.4 per cent of cases.
Friday’s report marks the highest single-day increase in positive cases. Thursday saw 634 new cases. Greater Toronto Area public health units account for 59.1 per cent of all cases in the province.
Toronto police say they have seen an increased reporting of incidents involving the hijacking of virtual meeting spaces over the last