"The people coming here are not practising social distancing; they are standing in crowds panicking."

Praise from the centre or left of the spectrum has been rare through Ford's unorthodox and colourful political career.

As LHSC and other hospitals adapt, the experience for patients is also changing. One significant difference is that people are not allowed to visit patients or accompany them during treatment.

The government said Sunday the province has updated guidance to "help employers better understand their responsibilities" in keeping construction workers safe amid COVID-19.

The total number of cases in the region jumped to 31 after the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported six new cases on Sunday.

The total number of active cases in the province stands at 1,324. 

As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 grows in the Middlesex London health region, officials say one patient has now died of the disease.

"I'm coming after them with a vengeance," Premier Doug Ford said.

Ontario's Middlesex London Health Unit reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 25.

'We're prepared to do whatever it takes to keep our people and our communities safe right now,' the Ontario premier said.