Last updated: September 19, 2020 at 11:25 a.m.

As students return to school, reducing the spread of COVID-19 is more important than ever. Schools will require students to wear masks, wash their hands frequently, keep physical distance as much as possible and stay home when sick. Read Toronto Public Health’s tips for parents and caregivers.

Current Health Situation

As of 2 p.m. on September 18, 17,400 cases of COVID-19 in Toronto have been reported to Toronto Public Health and 15,275 people have recovered. More details on the status of COVID-19 cases in Toronto, including active outbreaks in Toronto long-term care and retirement homes and shelters, are updated three times per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Read the class order issued by Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health on April 1.

Watch City of Toronto COVID-19 briefings on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.