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Broadview-Danforth BIA small business owners took action Friday afternoon to protest the restrictions placed on their businesses during the Toronto lockdown.
« On Friday lunchtime, Broadview Danforth BIA members will stand outside their shops, restaurants, salons and studios with signs for 30 minutes to draw attention to the ongoing battles small businesses are facing amid a second lockdown, » said the Broadview-Danforth BIA in a press release.
« This Saturday would traditionally have been the busiest shopping day of the year, » said BIA Chairman Albert Stortchak. « While the pandemic continues to affect the big stores, the small business owner is again suffering from having to close during what is usually the most profitable time of the year. « .
The death toll in the province is at 3. 916 increased as 45 more deaths were reported – the highest increase in deaths in the second wave.
The government said that 63. 051 tests were processed in the last 24 hours, setting the record for tests within a single day.
According to the Department of Long-Term Care, Ontario 2. 366 deaths were reported among residents and patients in nursing homes, an increase of eight deaths.
The ministry also stated that there are currently 604 active cases among residents in long-term care and 632 active cases among employees – up from 19 cases on the last day, respectively. by 15 cases.
According to government figures, there were 6 total in Ontario. 217 school-related COVID-19 cases – 4. 212 for students and 915 for employees (1. 090 people were not identified). . This is an increase of 151 more cases over a 24 hour period.
The COVID-19 cases are currently from 878 out of 4. 828 schools in the province. Eleven schools in Ontario are currently closed due to positive cases, the government said.
A total of 1. 044 cases confirmed in day care centers and homes – an increase of 27 (13 cases in children and 14 cases in staff). ) Of 5. 246 daycare centers in Ontario currently have 211 cases and 39 centers are closed.
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