Ontario is reporting 654 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total case count in the province to 59,331.
This is the first time in seven days where cases were reported above 600. The seven-day average now sits at 544, a decrease from 607 at this point last week.
Two more deaths were recorded on Saturday, bringing the provincial death toll to 9,788.
According to the latest provincial data, 123 cases were recorded in Toronto, 80 were recorded in Peel Region, 66 in York Region, 50 in Ottawa, 47 in Hamilton, and 41 in Windsor-Essex. All other public health units recorded under 30 cases.
The Ministry of Health reported that out of 654 reported cases, 464 were among those who are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. The remaining 190 of the cases were reported among people who are fully vaccinated.
The province also reported 258 people were hospitalized with COVID-19, a decrease of 13 since Friday, including 153 patients in intensive care and 94 patients on a ventilator.
Within the last 24 hours, 31,123 tests were completed. Test positivity remains at 1.8 per cent.
In Ontario, more than 10.7 million people among the eligible population (82.1 per cent) age 12 and higher are fully vaccinated. Art least 86.9 per cent of the eligible population have received at least one dose. More than 22 million doses have been administered since the rollout of vaccines began last year.
The province also reported 577 cases were deemed resolved on Friday.