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The major COVID-19 developments in Ontario for March 17

Published Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10:11AM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, March 17, 2020 4:11PM EDT

A COVID-19 test kit is shown at a coronavirus evaluation clinic in Montreal, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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TORONTO -- The government of Ontario officially declared a state of emergency on Tuesday morning amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

This is the latest news on the virus from across the province for March 16:

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott says a COVID-19 patient has died in the Muskoka region. It is unclear if the virus is the cause of death.
There are twelve more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ontario, bringing the provincial total to 190.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency as the province tries to slow the spread of COVID-19. Ford made the announcement alongside Health Minister Christine Elliott, Finance Minister Rod Phillips and Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones at Queen’s Park.
Shoppers Drug Mart will set aside an hour each day for seniors and people living with disabilities to pick up the items they need amid a COVID-19 outbreak that has led to long lines and widespread reports of panic buying at some retailers.
Toronto Mayor John Tory says city hall will be closed to public.
WestJet Airlines says it is suspending all international flights -- including to the U.S. -- for the next 30 days to help control the spread of COVID-19.
Toronto Mayor John Tory promises St. Patrick's Day 2.0. after COVID-19 crisis runs its course.
The Arkells is offering free music lessons on Instagram for people in self-isolation.
Ontario freezes new evictions and temporarily halts scheduled eviction notices due to COVID-19 pandemic.