Ottawa public health officials have confirmed another 55 COVID-19 cases Saturday and one new death. Saturday's report from Ottawa Public Health (OPH) brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Ottawa since the start of the pandemic to 3,604. More than 400 new cases across OntarioThe reports from OPH don't necessarily reflect how many people tested positive for COVID-19 on the day they're made public; rather, they indicate the number of new cases OPH is notified of as of 2 p.m. the previous day. Ontario reported 407 new cases Saturday, as the provincial government tries to curb the "alarming growth" of COVID-19 cases by limiting large gatherings. The Ministry of Health has also reported one new death from the virus, bringing the provincial death toll to 2,826.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2020 18:45 UTC