Ontario reports over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths
Ontario reports over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths
The province reported 3,328 new cases and the highest daily death toll since May 9 By Julia Mastroianni
Samuel Engelking
Ontario reported 3,328 new cases of COVID-19 on December 31, marking a new record high for the province and the first time daily cases surpassed the 3,000 mark.
The province detected a previous record high of 2,923 new cases on Wednesday, 2,553 on Tuesday and 1,939 on Monday.
The new seven-day rolling average for new cases jumped to 2,436, up from Wednesday’s average of 2,310.
“Locally, there are 888 new cases in Toronto, 431 in Peel, 418 in York Region, 257 in Windsor-Essex County and 194 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott wrote on Twitter.
Ontario reports 2,005 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario reports 2,005 new COVID-19 cases
The province confirmed 572 new cases in Toronto and detected a third case of the UK variant in Ottawa By Julia Mastroianni
Ontario reported 2,005 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths on December 27.
The province has also confirmed a third case of the fast-spreading coronavirus mutation in a person in Ottawa who recently travelled from the UK.
The person is now in self-isolation and a contact management investigation is underway, the government said in a statement.
On Saturday, the province announced two cases of the coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom have been confirmed in a couple in Durham Region.
Ontario reports record high 2,447 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario reports record high 2,447 new COVID-19 cases
The province also confirmed another 49 people have died, the highest death toll since May 12 By Julia Mastroianni
Samuel Engelking
Ontario reported 2,447 new cases of COVID-19 on December 24, a new record high for the province.
The province detected 2,408 new cases on Wednesday, 2,202 on Tuesday and 2,123 on Monday.
“Locally, there are 646 new cases in Toronto, 502 in Peel, 263 in York Region and 173 in Windsor-Essex County,” Health Minister Christine Elliott wrote on Twitter.
The seven-day rolling average for new COVID-19 cases is now at 2,306. Public health officials consider this number a more accurate reflection of virus spread.
How the pandemic led these people to come out as queer and non-binary
How the pandemic led these people to come out as queer and non-binary
Living in isolation has given queer people the space to explore their gender identity and sexuality By Julia Mastroianni
Dec 24, 2020
Left to right: The pandemic led to personal realizations for Emma Stern, Alayna Joy and Ellyce Fulmore.
When the pandemic started, Emma Stern found herself scrolling TikTok more and more, and was confused by all the gay content.
“I remember looking at my roommate, who is straight and being like, ‘Isn’t it so weird how many lesbians are on TikTok?’ And she was like, ‘No, what do you mean? ” they recall.
How to navigate being alone for the holidays during COVID-19
How to navigate being alone for the holidays during COVID-19
While some people are opting to remain alone for the holidays due to COVID-19, breaking the news to family isn t always easy By Julia Mastroianni
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Toronto publicist Danielle M’s holiday celebrations typically involve sleeping over at her parents’ place for a few days around Christmas and a few dinner-and-drinks outings with friends.
But this year, because of COVID-19, the holidays will be a little different – she’ll be alone in the city, cooking herself some food, watching a few movies, video calling with friends and family and sleeping whenever she wants.