Cell phone data indicates Toronto residents are finally staying home
Toronto residents are reportedly finally staying home.
During the COVID-19 press conference Last Monday, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto's Health Medical Officer, said the city received some unidentifiable smartphone data showing more people staying home.
The data represents the week of January 3-9 and shows that home time measures are at 82 percent, up from 87 percent in March 2020.
"This suggests that the December 26 shutdown has had some impact on the movement in Toronto," de Villa said.
Additionally, Mayor John Tory says he has requested a more detailed look at the mobility data, breaking down the days of the week, the hours of the day, and where in the city to find out where and when people go out instead of staying in. House. I...