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Younger Ontarians Now Make Up 70% Of The Province's COVID-19 Cases

Ontario reported 293 new cases today.
Ontario COVID-19 Cases Are Now 70% Younger Adults
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The province has released the number of new Ontario COVID-19 cases on Thursday, and nearly 300 have been reported.

According to Health Minister, Christine Elliott, the vast majority of the 293 new cases are those under the age of 40. 

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New COVID-19 cases in Ontario

In fact, 70% of all new cases were reported in younger adults. 

"Locally, there are 85 new cases in Toronto with 63 in Peel and 39 in Ottawa," she wrote.

Doug Ford has said he is ready to shut down the province again if things keep getting worse. 

He also said that those caught breaking physical distancing rules in Ontario will be facing some of the largest fines in the country. 

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