In July and August, a Michael Garron Hospital spokesperson said the assessment centre processed 300 to 400 visits a day. On Monday, there were more than 500 visits.

Posters and artwork with messages against hate are quickly accumulating along a wall at an east Toronto hospital construction site, just weeks after nooses were found at the same location.

Toronto Police are investigating after two Black construction workers found two nooses at their worksite at Michael Garron Hospital.

Completed face masks can be dropped off in the Coxwell lobby of Michael Garron Hospital between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

"We foresee a shortage and that's why we're acting now, because the folks at the hospital are indicating to us they've never been in this position before where they have supplies looking like they can run out."

Global News producer Melanie Zettler outlines her experience after getting tested for COVID-19 at her nearest assessment centre.

Michael Garron Hospital said it anticipates the COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre will open in mid-March at 840 Coxwell Ave. to screen patients for the new coronavirus.

A number of doctors, nurses and administrators at hospitals across the GTA confirmed to Global News there has been a surge of patients on top of a system that is already operating at or over 100 per cent capacity.