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WATCH LIVE: Ontario government updates province's coronavirus restrictions. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus https://globalnews.ca/news/6973409/ontario-new-covid-19-rules-hot-spots-coronavirus/
#BREAKING: Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces effective Monday at 12:01 a.m., Toronto and Peel will be moved into lockdown. #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus #COVID19
Ford says up to $600 million in relief be made available to help businesses with fixed costs, like hydro & property taxes, impacted by the changes. #COVID19 #coronavirus #COVID19Ontario
Ford urges people to avoid panic buying, says avoiding panic buying can help prevent supply chains from being impacted #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Elliott says despite restrictions, they've seen situation worsen in some regions, including Toronto and Peel #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Elliott says as seen around the world, lockdowns are a "difficult but necessary step" to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Elliott says this includes no private indoor gatherings with anyone outside household, those who live alone may have close contact with one other household. Outdoor gatherings limited to 10 people. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Retail providing non-essential services in shopping malls can operate through pickup or delivery. Non-essential storefront can stay open for curbside or delivery only. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Restaurants in lockdown regions must close indoor dining but can stay open for takeout or delivery. Religious services & weddings restricted to 10 indoors and 10 outdoors. Gyms, sports facilities, cinemas, casinos, museums and personal services must close #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario
Manufacturing, agriculture, supply chain and most construction can continue. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Schools, childcare will remain open. Grocery stores, pharmacies, doctors & dentists & other essential services w/ capacity limits. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
#BREAKING: Durham, Waterloo move into Red "Control" level
Huron Perth, Simcoe-Muskoka, Southwestern & Windsor-Essex move to Orange "Restrict" level.
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Huron Perth, Simcoe-Muskoka, Southwestern & Windsor-Essex move to Orange "Restrict" level.
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Chatham-Kent, Eastern Ontario, Grey Bruce, Kingston, Frontenac & Lennox & Addington, Peterborough and Thunder Bay & District will move into Yellow "Protect" Level. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Elliott says those regions in the Red "Control" level now restricts gatherings to 5 indoors, 25 outdoors. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
To protect those in long-term care, staff, essential caregivers & support workers providing direct care to residents in Orange level or higher will be tested weekly for COVID-19 beginning Monday. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
Elliott says to support public health unit regions, says they're making additional enforcement mechanisms available to local medical officers of health. Will allow tickets to be issued if public health measures set by local officers not followed. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario
Elliott says they'll work with Chief Justice of Ontario to create order establishing set fine of $750 to any ticket issued. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
The changes to health units into certain levels will also take effect Monday like Toronto & Peel moving into lockdown. #COVID19 #COVID19Ontario #coronavirus
