Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday: Ontario reported 446 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 28,709.
The death toll has risen to 2,293, as 17 more deaths were reported. Meanwhile, 22,484 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 78 per cent of cases.
Ontario has completed 747,964 tests so far for the virus. This is up 15,244 tests from the previous day. Premier Doug Ford is set to ask the Ontario legislature to extend the state of emergency for another four weeks. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Ford confirmed the news during his press