The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

By The Canadian Press

Posted Oct 28, 2020 12:04:07 PM.

Last Updated Oct 28, 2020 12:10:09 PM.

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern):

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11 a.m.

Ontario is reporting 834 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus.

Another 773 cases are now considered resolved.

Health Minister Christine Elliott said today 299 cases are in Toronto, 186 in Peel Region, 121 in York Region and 76 in Ottawa.

Those four regions are under stricter restrictions following a recent spike in cases.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 28, 2020.

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