There were 116 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Ontario on Monday, as well as three new deaths reported in connection with the virus.
The majority of new cases came from the Greater Toronto Area. There were 34 new cases reported in Toronto, 38 in Peel region, and six in York region. Twenty-nine of Ontario’s 34 public health units reported five or fewer cases. Ontario has reported fewer than 200 new cases every day since June 30.
Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that most of Ontario’s public health regions would be entering Stage 3 of the reopening plan. This will include allowing movie theatres, gyms, indoor dining establishments and sporting events, provided they enforce social distancing and have fewer than 50 people indoors.
