More than 100 have been resolved

Region of Waterloo Public Health reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on its website on Monday morning.

That pushes the local total to 327, with 106 cases now resolved.

Four of the 11 deaths related to the coronavirus have been residents at long-term care facilities in the region.

Outbreaks have been declared at 12 long-term care and retirement homes.

Forest Heights Revera has the most cases - 35 residents and 15 staff.

A resident at that home passed away over the weekend.

The region's acting medical officer of health says as part of the new provincial guidelines, they have ramped up testing in long-term care and retirement homes.

Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang expects there will be a significant increase in the number of residents and staff who have the virus.

Dr. Wang also thanked the community for staying home on the Easter weekend - "You are making a difference." - she said during a news conference on Monday morning.

Ontario reported over 400 new cases on Monday, putting the provincial total at over 7,400, including 291 deaths.