Ontario records another big jump in new COVID-19 cases

By Michelle Morton

Posted September 30, 2020 10:19 am.

Last Updated September 30, 2020 11:15 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Ontario is reporting 625 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.

  • The province reported 554 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths the day before.
  • There are 457 more resolved cases.
  • Nearly 35,800 tests have been completed.
  • There are 288 new cases in Toronto, 97 in Peel, 64 in Ottawa and 41 in York Region.
  • 62% of Wednesday’s cases are in people under the age of 40.

 

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