COVID-19 pandemic.A letter from the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario says most child-care centres in the province remain closed, despite receiving the green light for a limited reopening weeks ago.The association says that, while the province has promised financial aid for the sector, virtually none of that money has reached its intended targets yet.It says the lack of funding, coupled with steep declines in revenue and rising operating costs, leave many child-care centres at risk of permanent closure.
Coronavirus: Ontario allows child-care centres to reopen Meanwhile, Ontario reported 157 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and seven new deaths related to the novel coronavirus.The total number of cases now stands at 35,068,.