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Ontario reports 251 new COVID-19 cases as long lines for testing continue

The province is reporting 251 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday.

The bulk of the new cases were discovered in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel, with 73, 51 and 42 cases, respectively.

Twenty-four of the province's health units are reporting five or fewer cases, with 14 reporting no new cases, Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.


Legault calls situation 'critical' as Quebec increases alert level in 4 regions

Some regions recording more new cases than during spring.

With cases of COVID-19 on the rise, Quebec Premier François Legault delivered a sobering warning to the public, saying social gatherings should be limited "as much as possible" to avoid having to close down schools and businesses.

"The situation is critical. It's worrisome and we must act now," he said at a news conference Tuesday.

"There is a real risk of a second wave."




ontario: Ontario reports 251 new COVID-19 cases as long lines for testing continue
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-covid-19-cases-september-15-1.5724459


quebec: Legault calls situation 'critical' as Quebec increases alert level in 4 regions
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-covid-update-alert-levels-1.5724499