Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday:
Woodbridge high school moves online after office staff possibly exposed
A Woodbridge high school has moved to remote learning after office staff were potentially exposed to a case of COVID-19.
“Since the principal, vice-principals and main office staff must stay home and self-isolate, it will not be possible to safely operate the school,” a letter to parents at Father Bressani Catholic High School said.
Remote learning began Monday and will last through to Dec. 18.
Other staff and students in the school are not considered close contacts and do not need to self-isolate, the letter said.
Toronto health board to consider COVID Equity Action Plan
The Toronto Board of Health is set to consider a COVID Equity Action Plan at a meeting next week.
The plan, which was released publicly on Monday, details current and enhanced measures aimed at addressing “disproportionate impacts” of the pandemic on the city’s vulnerable residents.
3 members of Raptors organization test positive
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The Toronto Raptors say three members of the organization have tested positive for coronavirus.
The Raptors didn’t disclose who received the positive tests, or whether or not they were players.
Status of cases in the GTA
Ontario reported a total of 1,925 new coronavirus cases on Monday.
Of those:
- 601 were in Toronto
- 512 were in Peel Region
- 167 were in York Region
- 133 were in Durham Region
- 54 were in Halton Region
Ontario narrowly sets single-day coronavirus case record for 3rd straight day
Ontario reported 1,925 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, marking another single-day record, bringing the provincial total to 129,234.
The death toll in the province has risen to 3,798 as 26 more deaths were reported.
The government said 45,283 tests were processed in the last 24 hours. Resolved cases increased by 1,412 from the previous day.
Those who don’t get COVID-19 vaccine could face restrictions: Ontario officials
Ontario’s health minister says getting a coronavirus vaccine won’t be mandatory, but those who don’t receive a shot could face restrictions.
Christine Elliott made the remarks during an update on the province’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans on Monday.
“We can’t force anybody to take the vaccine but I agree with the premier — we really encourage everyone who is able to, to have the vaccination,” Elliott said.
“There may be some restrictions in terms of travel or other restrictions that may arise as a result of not having a vaccination, but that’s going to be up to the person themselves to make that decision on the basis of what’s most important to them. But we do wish everyone to receive the vaccination.”
Ontario clarifies priority COVID-19 vaccine list
Vulnerable seniors, their caregivers, and health-care workers will be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario, but the province is still a long way from being able to offer the shot to the broader public.
Ontario long-term care homes
According to the Ministry of Long-Term Care, there have been 2,305 deaths reported among residents and patients in long-term care homes across Ontario which is an increase of 12 deaths.
There are 113 current outbreaks in homes, an increase of two from the previous day.
Ontario child care centres and schools
Government figures show there have been a total of 5,402 school-related COVID-19 cases in Ontario — 3,531 among students and 783 among staff (1,088 individuals were not identified). This is an increase of 138 more cases over a 24-hour period.
There have been a total of 893 confirmed cases within child care centres and homes — an increase of 23 (nine child cases and 14 staff cases.)
— With files from The Canadian Press
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