Ontario's chief medical officer of health said earlier this week that the data will indicate whether lockdowns in Toronto and Peel Region that started two weeks ago are working.

A report released Thursday says the number of patients in intensive care due to the virus is expected to hit 200 next month and stay there for some time, which could lead to the cancellation of surgeries.

"This is a serious issue and we've been trying to be reasonable and lenient. But those days are over," Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said on Friday.