Ontario is reporting&nbsp;847&nbsp;people in hospital with COVID-19 and 27 more deaths linked to the virus on Wednesday, a day after the province stopped its proof of vaccine system and all remaining capacity limits on indoor settings.

Hospitalizations reported Wednesday are&nbsp;down from 914 the day before and&nbsp;1,106&nbsp;at the same time last week.

According to the Ministry of Health, about 44&nbsp;per cent of those admitted to hospital were seeking treatment for COVID-19 symptoms, while 56&nbsp;per cent were admitted for other reasons but have since tested positive for the virus.

Of the hospitalizations reported, there are 273 ICU patients, which is&nbsp;down from 278&nbsp;the day before and 319 one week ago.

COVID-19 patients in Ontario hospitals and ICUs

About 82&nbsp;per cent were admitted to intensive care specifically for the virus, while the rest were admitted for other reasons and tested positive.&nbsp;

The 27&nbsp;additional deaths reported by the province&nbsp;push&nbsp;the official death toll to 12,478.

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A patron enters a fast-food restaurant on Queen Street in Toronto, past a sign displaying proof of vaccination information on Sept. 22, 2021. Starting today, patrons of Ontario dine-in restaurants, nightclubs, gyms, sports facilities and other venues must present a receipt of full vaccination along with government identification.

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A patron leaves a fast food restaurant on Queen Street in Toronto, past a sign displaying proof of vaccination information on Sept. 22, 2021. Starting today, patrons of Ontario dine-in restaurants, nightclubs, gyms, sports facilities and other venues must present a receipt of full vaccination along with government identification.

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Of the 847 hospitalizations reported Wednesday, there are 273 ICU patients, which is down from 278 the day before and 319 one week ago.

Ontario reports 847 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and 27 more deaths

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