Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday: Ontario reported 427 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 23,384 cases.
The death toll has risen to 1,919 as 15 more deaths were reported. This is the lowest number of deaths reported in a 24-hour period since April 6.
Meanwhile, 17,898 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 76 per cent of cases. Greater Toronto Area public health units account for about 63 per cent of all cases in the province.
The Ontario government extended the province’s emergency orders until May 29. The extension means that bars and restaurants will remain closed, with