April 7, 2020

Situation:

Case count as of 8:00 a.m. April 7, 2020
AreaCase countChange from yesterdayDeathsChange from yesterday
Worldwide total1,347,918+61,26974,734+4,401
Europe674,956+20,21652,675+2,727
China83,595+603,3310
Middle East112,165+4,2544,622+85
Asia & Oceania48,344+1,6261,053+35
Africa9,783+582475+47
Latin America and Caribbean35,539+2,3101,338+145
North America383,536+32,22111,240+1,362
United States366,869+31,06610,917+1,319
Canada16,667+1,155323+43
  • 379 new cases were reported today in Ontario, bringing the cumulative total to 4,726 (this includes 1,802 resolved cases and 153 deaths).
  • In Ontario, a total of 81,364 people have been tested, with tests performed at Public Health Ontario Laboratories and non-Public Health Laboratories. There are currently 691 tests under investigation.
  • 614 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19; 233 are in ICU; and 187 are in ICU on a ventilator.

Actions Taken:

  • The Government of Ontario has launched an online portal to match available health care workers with employers.
  • The Government of Ontario announced a commitment of $37 million to support outbreak planning, prevention and mitigation to ensure the health and well-being of Indigenous people and communities.