Ontario reported a record 1,859 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. Health Minister Christine Elliott said the latest cases include 504 in Toronto, 463 in Peel Region and 198 in York Region. Both Toronto and Peel Region are currently in lockdown, with most non-essential businesses ordered closed nearly two weeks ago. Halton Region recorded 68 new cases, up from the previous day, while Durham Region posted 41 new cases, 53 fewer than the 94 cases recorded a day earlier. York Region has continued to avoid the grey-lockdown zone, despite being among the hardest hit areas after Toronto and Peel Region.

Source: CBC News December 05, 2020 15:25 UTC