Ontario says 751 patients in hospital with COVID-19 as province moves to lift mask mandates
Data released by provincial health officials indicates that there are now 751 patients with COVID-19 who are receiving treatment in Ontario hospitals, down from 779 on Tuesday and 847 seven days ago.
This includes 241 COVID positive patients in intensive care, down from 273 last Wednesday.
Ontario ending mandatory mask use in schools and other indoor settings on March 21
Sources tell CTV News Toronto and CP24 that the province will end mandatory masking everywhere except hospitals, congregate care settings and the long-term care system by March 21.
Users of public transit may still need to wear masks after that date.
