Toronto 
Ontario is reporting 939 new cases of COVID-19 today, marking a new daily record.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says 336 cases are in Toronto, 150 in Peel Region and 126 in Ottawa.
The province has seen a surge in cases recently, and Ontario’s chief medical officer of health said yesterday that he had recommended new public health measures to the government to tackle the increase.
Dr. David Williams would not say what they are or when they could be implemented.
Three of Ontario’s top health advisors — including Williams — are scheduled to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. today.
Groups like the Ontario Hospital Association and Registered Nurses’ Association have called for targeted restrictions in hot spot regions.
Those include closing indoor table service in restaurants, closing bars, gyms and places of worship.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 9, 2020.
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