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Coronavirus: Ontario cases of COVID-19 surge despite ‘cautious optimism’ from officials

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COVID-19 and related deaths surged in Ontario, authorities reported on Friday, a day after officials expressed cautious optimism the spread of the dangerous virus was moderating.Figures released show a record 1,855 new infections, a whopping increase of 25 per cent from the previous day.

Public health authorities also reported 20 new deaths.There were slight decreases in the number of COVID patients in hospital and on ventilators.

Ontario reports new record of more than 1,800 coronavirus cases, highest number of tests conducted The surge in new cases comes as the province — in line with other parts of Canada — grapple with how best to curb the spread of coronavirus disease in an effort to keep the health-care system functioning.

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