Ontario sees 408 new COVID-19 cases, with death toll at 146

LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES IN ONTARIO ON SUNDAY:

• Pinecrest Nursing Home inBobcaygeonhas reported another death, bringing their total to 23.
• Canada's largest prison for women is in partial lockdown as it deals with a COVID-19 outbreak.
• Hundreds of military members moving to Canadian Armed Forcesbase in Borden, forming new task force ready tofight COVID-19.
• More non-essential businesses had to close Saturday night at 11:59 p.m.New shutdowns include cannabis stores andsome construction sites.
• Ontario has 4,038confirmed cases and 146deaths related to COVID-19, according to CBCtallies.
• St Clair O'Connor Community Inc. long-term carehomein Toronto has reportedfour patient deaths
• Canada has had a total of14,018cases. Around the world, 1,197,405 cases have been recorded.

Pinecrest Nursing Home inBobcaygeonsays 23 people at the homehave now died related to COVID-19, asOntario reports408 new cases on Sunday.

Ontario has 146deaths related to COVID-19, according to CBCtallies. The provincial case count is now at4,038.

Meanwhile, 230 more people have recovered from the illness, the province says, for a total of 1,448.

As Bobcaygeon grappleswith another death, Pinecrest administrator Mary Carr says staff are wearing full personal protective equipment at all times.

"This includes masks, gloves, gowns, and face shields," Carr said in a statement. "I cannot thank our front-line staff enough for their continued dedication to the care of our residents."

COVID-19 outbreak at prison for women

Canada's largest prison for women is in partial lockdown as it deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, according toUnion of Canadian Correctional Officers.

Five inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener, while two more tests are still being processed, according to Correctional Service Canada. The union says one prison guard has also tested positive for the virus.

Military members across Ontario moving to Borden

As case numbers rise, people will see moremilitary troops and vehicles between the GTA andBorden starting Monday, as the Canadian Armed Forces sets up a task force for fighting COVID-19.

Hundredsof militarymemberswill be moving to the Borden militarybase from across Ontario, where they will be"kept readyto respond" to future requests for help from the federal government, says the Department of National Defence.

Physical distancing enforcement blitz continues

Meanwhile, officers in Toronto and Mississauga continue a physical distancing enforcement blitz this weekend. People standing less than two metres apart could be fined up to $1,000 in certain Toronto public spaces, provided they don't live together.

In Mississauga, Mayor Bonnie Crombie saidSunday that they have issued two $750 tickets for failing to comply with Ontario's emergency order.

"Both were using a clearly signed skate park and disrespecting physical distancing. They were aware of the closure but used the park anyway," said Crombie on Twitter. "This behaviour won't be tolerated."

Cannabis stores, many constructionsites now closed

More Ontario businesses and construction sites were ordered to shut their doors last night, as the province's COVID-19 death toll rises to 135, according to CBC tallies.

Businesses including cannabis stores and many construction sites are no longer permitted to operate as of Sunday, in an expanded effort to slow the virus spread.

Online school programstarts on Monday

Students across Ontario are set to start the province's "teacher-led"learn-at-home program on Monday. Education Minister Stephen Leccehas previously said teachers will beissuing final grades and report cards, meaningwork completed at home will be graded.

Ontario has said publicly-funded schools will remain closed until May 1 for teachers and May 4for students.

Applications open Mondayfor Canada Emergency Response Benefit

People who have lost work due to COVID-19 can apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit starting at 6 a.m. onMonday.The benefitprovides $500 a week for up to 16 weeks.

To help manage the applications, the federal government says people born in certain months should apply on certain days, specified here.

People who are alreadyeligible for employment insurance can continue to apply through EI and Service Canada.

Province spends $40M tosupportvulnerable groups

The province has announced $40 million for organizations thatsupport several vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis. The aid will assist residential services and shelters for children, people with developmental disabilities and women fleeing domestic violence.

The government saysthe aid will cover the cost of staffing and personal protective equipment.