With 42 more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, Ontario has seen its deadliest day since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Star’s latest count. The large increase in the epidemic’s death toll included eight new cases in Halton Region, up from just three on Saturday morning, and 10 more cases reported in Niagara Region, up now to 20. Meanwhile, the province reported by far its largest increase in COVID-19 testing since Premier Doug Ford said his “patience has worn thin” with the low number of tests being completed in the province. In data reported early Sunday, the province announced more than 6,800 patients were tested for COVID-19 the day prior, the largest single-day total since March 29. According to the province, 738 patients are now hospitalized with COVID-19, including 261 in an intensive care unit.

Source: thestar April 12, 2020 15:45 UTC