The latest:
The number of people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 in Ontario continues its upward trend, reaching a new pandemic high of 2,594 on Saturday, up from Friday’s high of 2,472.
Health officials reported 13,362 new, lab-confirmed cases on Saturday, although the actual daily count is likely much higher given that the province has reduced access to PCR testing for most people. The province also reported 31 additional deaths related to COVID-19.
A total of 385 people were undergoing treatment for the illness in intensive care, up by 47 from the previous day.
The average daily case count for COVID-19 in Canada rose 65 per cent from last week,
