Ontario reports 375 new coronavirus cases, including 27 deaths

Ontario reported 375 new cases of novel coronavirus Saturday morning, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 3,630.

Twenty-seven new deaths were reported, raising the death toll to 94.

There are now 506 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ontario — an increase of 44 — with 196 of them in intensive care and 152 on a ventilator.

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Over 1,200 people have recovered from the virus, while over 1,300 cases remain under investigation.

Saturday’s announcement marks an 11.5 per cent increase in cases, compared to a 16.5 per cent increase reported on Friday.

On Friday, health officials said current projections suggest Ontario can see anywhere between 3,000 and 15,000 deaths as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In a bid to further curb the spread of the virus, Premier Doug Ford announced new workplace closures set to take effect at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, including most construction sites, excluding essential projects like hospital construction.

Ford is expected to provide an update on the province’s response to COVID-19 at 1 p.m. Saturday and health officials are set to hold a briefing at 3 p.m.