Ontario reported 978 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the most on a single day since the outbreak began in late January. Halton Region: 21. The number of patients hospitalized in Ontario due to COVID-19 now sits at 294, an increase of 18 since Friday. "Last week when York Region faced new restrictions, Halton Region came together. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, shown earlier this month, hinted on Friday that Halton Region could soon join the list of regions with stricter COVID-19 measures.

Source: CBC News October 24, 2020 14:21 UTC