April 5,2020

Situation:

AreaCase countChange from yesterdayDeathsChange from yesterday
Worldwide total1,227,299+105,61767,197+6,006
Europe629,071+51,24148,039+3,908
China83,423+743,329+03
Middle East98,165+4,5014,160+93
Asia & Oceania42,981+1,841902+44
Africa8,386+537382+52
Latin America and Caribbean30,556+2,8641,069+170
North America334,717+44,5599,316+1,736
United States320,714+43,0939,083+1,690
Canada14,003+1,466233+46
  • 408 new cases were reported today in Ontario, bringing the cumulative total to 4,038 (this includes 1,449 resolved cases and 119 deaths).
  • In Ontario, a total of 75,046 people have been tested, with tests performed at Public Health Ontario Laboratories and non-Public Health Laboratories. There are currently 981 tests under investigation.
  • 523 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19; 200 are in ICU; and 154 are in ICU on a ventilator.

Actions Taken:

  • The Ontario government announced yesterday that it is investing up to $40 million to support organizations that provide residential services for children and youth, people with developmental disabilities and emergency shelters for women and families fleeing domestic violence. The COVID-19 Residential Relief Fund will cover costs such as additional staffing, residential respite for caregivers; personal protective equipment and supplies; initiatives to support physical distancing and transportation to minimize client exposure.