Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday:
Status of cases in Toronto
Toronto Public Health is reporting a total of 27,530 coronavirus cases in the city, which is up by 321.
A total of 23,025 people have recovered, while the city has recorded a total of 1,358 deaths.
There are 140 people in Toronto who are hospitalized with the virus.
At least 44 people test positive for coronavirus after wedding events in Vaughan, public health reports
Public health officials in York Region say 44 people have tested positive for coronavirus after two days of wedding events in Vaughan earlier this month, noting there was a “high risk of exposure” for those in attendance.
Officials said at least 44 cases are connected to a two-day wedding with more than 100 people attendees at the Avani Event Centre, near Jane Street and Langstaff Road. They said the wedding happened on Oct. 14 and Oct. 18.
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Anyone who attended the wedding was advised to enter self-isolation immediately and stay there until Monday.
Teacher could face $1K fine after allegedly not using PPE
A teacher at a Toronto school could face a $1,000 fine after allegedly not using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
In a statement sent to Global News, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour said inspectors conducted a field visit at St. Charles Catholic School, in the area of Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue, on Oct. 23.
“A Certificate of Offence, pursuant to Part I of the Provincial Offences Act, was issued charging a worker with an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act,” the spokesperson said.
Toronto city councillors approve extending patio season through winter
Toronto city council has approved a measure to extend the city’s outdoor dining season through the winter months.
At a meeting on Tuesday, councillors unanimously approved a motion to extend the CafeTO program until mid-April.
Mayor John Tory had made the move a priority, saying it’s needed to support the city’s restaurant industry.
Trial for Toronto van attack suspect to be conducted over Zoom, judge says
A trial for the man who killed 10 people when he drove a van down a busy Toronto sidewalk will be conducted by videoconference due to COVID-19 restrictions inside courtrooms.
Alek Minassian faces 10 charges of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder in connection with the April 23, 2018 incident
Justice Anne Molloy says the trial will occur over Zoom and will begin on Nov. 10.
GoodLife Fitness encourages members to write Ontario MPPs
In an email that was sent wide to its members, GoodLife Fitness is asking gym-goers to email their local Ontario MPPs as the industry is “currently facing serious challenges as a result of the global pandemic.”
“Between mandated shutdowns, capacity restrictions, and ongoing questions about the safety of fitness facilities, our industry is facing the most difficult time in its history,” the gym chain said in their email with the subject line “Stand Up for Fitness! | Write a Letter to Your M.P.P.”
GoodLife Fitness said the email was sent to more than 175,000 members in Ontario.
Toronto mayor asks city’s public health unit for gym reopening plan
Toronto’s mayor says he’s asked the city’s public health officials to come up with a plan for gyms to safely reopen.
Mayor John Tory says he wants a general reopening strategy in place for when Toronto is scheduled to move out of Stage 2 on Nov. 7.
Ontario reports 834 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
Ontario reported 834 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 72,885.
The death toll in the province has risen to 3,108 as five more deaths were reported.
More than 30,000 tests were processed in the last 24 hours. Resolved cases increased by 773 from the previous day.
Ontario long-term care homes
According to the Ministry of Long-Term Care, there have been 1,934 deaths reported among residents and patients in long-term care homes across Ontario, which is an increase of two deaths. Eight health-care workers and staff in long-term care homes have died, which has remain unchanged for months.
There are 87 current outbreaks in homes, an decrease of one.
Ontario child care centres and schools
Government figures show there have been a total of 2,001 school-related COVID-19 cases in Ontario — 1,103 among students and 274 among staff (624 individuals were not identified). This is an increase of 92 more cases from the previous day.
There have been a total of 399 confirmed cases within child care centres and homes — an increase of nine (seven new child cases and two new staff cases).
— With files from The Canadian Press
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