Ontario is reporting 100 more COVID-19 cases today, bringing the provincial total to 688.

That’s the largest single-day spike in cases.

It includes a ninth death and at least five people who are hospitalized.

The province has ordered all non-essential workplaces to close to try and stem the spread of the virus.

On Tuesday Premier Doug Ford also announced hydro rate cuts effective immediately.

More to come

-With Files from 680News

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