Province reporting 981 new COVID-19 cases, 42 deaths

Published February 14, 2021 at 3:40 pm

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The province is reporting a lower number of COVID-19 cases today but an uptick in deaths, with 981 new cases and 42 deaths today (Sunday, February 14).

There are 209 new cases in Peel, 171 in York Region, 122 in Toronto, 40 in Hamilton, and 35 in Halton.

Since yesterday, 1,235 more cases are considered resolved and over 48,700 additional tests were completed.

As of 8:00 p.m. yesterday, 467,626 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered. in Ontario.

The province recently announced that regions could begin opening back up this week, with Peel potentially reopening the following week.

“This is not a return to normal. Please continue to follow the public health measures and stay home as much as possible,” said Health Minister Christine Elliott.

Due to the Family Day holiday, the province says tomorrow’s numbers will be reported on Tuesday, February 16.

Today’s full case data is available at the province’s website.

Photo courtesy of The Canadian Press

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