Nov. 6, 2020:The province releases an updated list of which areas are placed in which zones in its new coronavirus system. Provincial officials also report that 2,074 patients have recovered from the virus. Jan. 9, 2021:Lecce announces expanded list of essential workers eligible for free child care while also announcing that students with special needs who cannot learn remotely will be back in the classroom. Restrictions are set to be eased when 70% of the eligible population has been vaccinated, All of Victoria except Melbourne, Greater Shepparton, Ballarat, Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Mitchell Shire, End-date of lockdown is subject to the vaccine rollout or 0 cases for 14 days. Lockdowns between and within nations are of varying stringency. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. How ChatGPT may change the role of physicians, Canada halts Sudan air evacuations amid dangerous conditions. Aug. 14, 2020:Ontario governmentannounces it is increasing the number of people indoor sports, fitness and recreation facilities can have, so long as distancing measures are adhered to. Shopping malls will be closed for in-person retail, with members of the public only permitted to access the facilities for essential services. July 30, 2020: Ontario governmentsays come September, elementary students will be in the classroom five days a week while most secondary students will be in at least 50 per cent of the time. ", "Covid: New Zealand pandemic strategy in doubt amid Delta spread", Fear, Lockdown, and Diversion: Comparing Drivers of pandemic Economic Decline 2020, "When Do Shelter-in-Place Orders Fight COVID-19 Best? March 19, 2020:Ontario health officials say there are 43 new cases of the novel coronavirus. Anyone who travels within Canada during the province-wide shutdown is being asked to self-isolate upon their return to Ontario. June 24, 2020:Ontario government extends emergency orders until July 15. Sept. 30, 2020:Durham Public Health reports that at least eight people associated with a wedding in Oshawa have COVID-19. Some have been spurred by the economic and social impacts of lockdowns, but have also been associated with misinformation related to the pandemic, conspiracy theories and anti-vaccination.[82][83]. April 23, 2020:Ford confirms his mother-in-law, who is a resident of a Toronto long-term care home, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the 11th straight day the province has announced more than 1,000 new cases. Dec. 29, 2020:With the public in an Ontario-wide lockdown, it learns that Finance Minister Rod Phillips is vacationing in St. Barts. The count of new COVID-19 cases in Ontario schools for last week was the highest weekly total since the pandemic began. Jan. 5, 2021:The Ontario government says it is prioritizing long-term care homes in hotspot regions such as Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor-Essex for COVID-19 vaccinations as it hopes to vaccinate the workers by Jan. 21. The COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto is an ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (). comes under fire after it is revealed that vaccines were given to non-staff or residents. Apr. April 18, 2020:Provincial officials report 485 new cases and 36 new deaths, bringing provincial totals to 10,010 and 514, respectively. The province also re-enters a lockdown that shutters non-essential businesses and closes schools to in-person learning for at least two weeks. If we fail to action now, the consequences could becatastrophic. July 16, 2020: The province most emergency orders until July 29. During the lockdown, no indoor public events or social gatherings will be allowed, except with members of the same household. Mar. Dec. 15, 2020:Ontario reported 2,275 new cases ofcoronavirus, marking a new single-day record. June 4, 2020: The province allows short-term rentals to operate including lodges, cabins, cottages, homes and condominiums. A provincial lockdown means restaurants, including patios, will be closed for in-person dining for the month of April. This will probably be the last provincewide lockdown before enough people are vaccinated, Dilkens predicted. Nov. 3, 2020:The province introduces a new five-tiered, colour-coded system for determining how it will regulate areas when during the COVID-19 pandemic. It breaks the previous high which was established in April. Sept. 26, 2020: Huge crowds take over the Town of Wasaga Beachfor a car rally despite provincial gathering restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Apr. Quick Facts. For the week of March 22, schools reported1,222 cases among staff and students. [21]:62 A systematic review with Johns Hopkins University by economists concluded that lockdowns as opposed to guidelines or medical advice had little to no effects on COVID-19 mortality. Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government will announce on Thursday that it's putting the entire province under lockdown restrictions for 28 days, multiple sources tell CBC News. Indoor dining would be prohibited at restaurants,but the sources were unclear on whether patios would remain open as currently allowed in lockdown zones. Meanwhile, new modelling released on Monday forecasts an increase in COVID-19-related deaths heading into the new year, while the number of patients with the disease in intensive care units in the province is expected to surpass the 300-bed benchmark within the next 10 days. The lockdown will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 26 and will last until Jan. 23 for all regions in southern Ontario, the government has announced. Jan. 7, 2021:Three days after a letter from Lecce is emailed to parents stating that kids will return to elementary school. 11, 2021: Ontario reports 4,456 coronavirus cases, setting the record for a number of new cases on a 24-hour period. Oct. 1, 2020:Province announces new screening guidelines for daycares and schools which include students only being required to stay home for 24 hours for symptoms such as runny noses. [3][failed verification], Research and case studies have shown that lockdowns were generally effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19, therefore flattening the curve. The provincial total now jumps to 250 active cases. Students deserve to be in class, Lecce tweeted. Some are surprised when the list of businesses to close does not include liquor stores, construction projects and realty services. Apr. Sept. 30, 2020:Ontario health officials say the province could see upwards of 1,000 coronaviruscases a day in October, as the second wave is in full swing. Aug. 9, 2020: Ontario reports 79 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 40,046. 2021: A 13-year-old Brampton girl dies after testing positive for COVID-19, becoming one of the youngest victims of the virus in Ontario. He remains a backbencher. Premier Doug. On 24 March 2020, the entire 1.3 billion population of India was ordered to stay at home during its lockdown, making it the largest of the pandemic. Nov. 10, 2020:It is announced that Toronto will enter the red zone under Ontarios recently-introduced coronavirus system in the days that follow. Leamington and Kingsville left in Stage 1. Closures of all educational institutions, restaurants and other establishments, a ban on most cultural events, all excursions and forms of group tourism, children forbidden to participate in organized sports events, no "Stay at home order", described as a "soft" or "partial" lockdown and officially entered into force at 23:30 on 27 November. Personal care services, casinos, zoos, and museums are among some of the other businesses that will be forced to close. Dec. 14, 2020:The Ford government announces that COVID-19tests will no longer be free for people requiring proof of a negative test for international travel destinations. March 17, 2020:Ford declares a state of emergency in Ontario while ordering some business to be closed, including daycares, bars and restaurants, theatres and private schools. Ontario will officially remain in lockdown for at least two more weeks after the government's current stay-at-home order expires on May 19, Premier Doug Ford has announced. 12, 2021: An Amazon facility in Brampton closes after it is connected to more than 600 COVID-19 cases in an outbreak which first began in October 2020. The rest of the province sees closures extended for two weeks while they will wait until Jan. 20 to find out future plans. Apr. Jan. 24, 2021:Waterloo Regional Police say a Woolwich church allegedly held an in-person service despite a court order compelling it to comply with provincial COVID-19pandemic rules. Jan. 15, 2021:Toronto York-Centre MPP Roman Baber is kicked out of PC Caucus after penning a letter to Ford which says the lockdown should end immediately while saying, the virus is real but the crisis is mostly in LTC.. 7, 2021: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto launches an initiative calling on the Ontario government to amend capacity restrictions for places of worship. [55][56] The Swedish government's approach has included minimal restrictions and has been controversial in part due to the relatively high death toll due to widespread transmission. May 2, 2021: The province announces all adults 18 and older living in any of 114 designated hot spot postal codes will be able to book their shots on May 3. While announcing the decision, the Ontario premier also tells families to travel and have fun on March break. Initially to last until 13 April 2020, included closures of universities, schools, restaurants and other establishments, a ban on mass gatherings, suspension of sports competitions for more than two months, certain temporary restrictions on the free movement of citizens, but no strict "Stay at home order". Oct. 25, 2020: Ontario reports over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time. The health units not in southern Ontario will remain in lockdown until Jan. 9. The order will last for four weeks. Jan. 7, 2021:The province announces it will allow the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators to play home games. It would later be learned that 19-year-old Yassin Dabeh worked for a cleaning service that was brought into a long-term care home in Delaware, Ont. 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"This difficult action is without a doubt necessary to save lives and prevent our hospitals from being overwhelmed in the coming weeks," Premier Doug Ford said Monday. However, the majority of medical experts and the WHO have strongly criticised this proposed strategy for its lack of scientific basis and for being unethical. Apr. Mar. [59][60], While arguing in August 2020 for the need for further lockdowns in the United States, physicians Ranu Dhillon and Abraar Karan argued for "smarter lockdowns" that impose restrictions on areas with high levels of transmission, and to increase support to vulnerable populations in these locations to offset the economic costs. Mar. 21, 2021: Fords office announces he is self-isolating after being in close contact with a staff member in his office who tested positive for COVID-19. Oct. 10, 2020:Seven new COVID-19-related deaths are announced, bringing the provincial death toll to 3,004. Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario may refer to: Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2020) Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2021) Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2022) This article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names). In many cases, only essential businesses are allowed to remain open. Dec. 18, 2020:The province reports 2,290 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total number of COVID-19 cases to 151,257. Oct. 21, 2020:Independent MPPRandy Hillier hosts a gathering of over 25 people in which most were not wearing masks. We went to find out, Toronto seniors lose $16K, left with large hole in roof in door-to-door scam, Thousands of people to face planned power outage this weekend. 15, 2021: Ontario reports 4,736 new COVID-19 cases, a single-day high since the pandemic began. Dec. 7, 2020:Ford lays out his governments three-part vaccination rollout plan. May 4, 2021: The Bridges at Tillsonburg Golf Club, which remained open in defiance of the provinces stay-at-home order, announces a temporary closure after more than two dozen charges laid against patrons and the golf course itself. March 12, 2020: Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces that publicly funded schools across the province will be closed for two weeks following March break. Windsor-Essex remains alone in Stage 1. Feb. 19, 2021: York Region is allowed to move into the red zone of the provinces colour-coded pandemic response system on Feb. 22. Libraries are allowed to remain open for curbside pickup. March 18: Canada. Ontario expands eligibility for 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose, but healthy adults can wait until fall, Ontario expands PCR testing and treatments for COVID-19. 11, 2021: Ford comes under fire for remarks he made in Queens Park suggesting an Indigenous MPP jumped the line to get his COVID-19vaccine. March 18: Canada. Oct. 11, 2020:Hamilton public health officials link 47 cases to an outbreak at a spin studio in the city. Ontario imposes provincewide 'emergency brake' as 3rd wave of COVID-19 hits hard, Use mobile vaccinations to reach Ontario's 75,000 homebound seniors, says COVID-19 science table, Ford says 'stay tuned' for announcement Thursday as Ontario's COVID-19 ICU admissions hit new high, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. 11 am Ontario reported 2,557 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 deaths on April 1. 11, 2021: Elliott says there have now been more than a million COVID-19 vaccine administered in the province, with the total standing at 1,019,407 shots. Dec. 11, 2020:York Regionand Windsor-Essex will move into lockdown under Ontarios COVID-19 colour-coded system, joining Toronto and Peel Region. A full third lockdown was declared from 30 December and was repeatedly extended. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. READ MORE: [57][58] However, the Swedish government began considering enacting a lockdown in early 2021. June 15, 2020:Province announces that several regions including Durham, York, Hamilton, Sarnia-Lambton and Niagara are allowed to enter into Stage 2 of its recovery plan. Oct. 3, 2020:New restrictions placed on restaurants, bars, banquet halls and gyms in Ottawa, Toronto and Peel Region. Want to discuss? Ontario will begin easing COVID-19 public health restrictions at the end of January, the government said Thursday, with a plan to lift most remaining measures by mid-March. July 13, 2020:Ontario announces some of the province will enter Stage 3 of the second phase of its recovery plan on July 17. Hamilton joined the grey zone of the province's tiered COVID-19 framework on Monday. Now, he says he'd never do it again, This woman pledged to eat a poutine hot dog for every Blue Jays home run then they hit a record, Young Leafs fan meets his 2 'heroes' after his sign at Tampa Bay game goes viral. Here's who's impacted, 'We are on the right track:' Toronto formally ends municipal state of emergency after 777 days, Local medical officers of health pen letter to Ontario's top doctor asking for mask mandates back, Ontario Liberals pledge to add COVID-19 vaccine to school immunization list, Nearly half of eligible Toronto residents have now received a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 14, 2021: Government officials continue to insist the provincesCOVID-19vaccine rollout is being impacted by shipment delays amid news of clinics being shut down due to lack of supply. A lengthy list of other businesses will be allowed to get underway the following Tuesday. May 6, 2020: Ontario government announces that beginning on May 9, it will allow garden centres and nurseries to open. Aug. 10, 2020:The province gives Windsor-Essex the green light to move into Stage 3 of the provinces reopening plan on Aug. 12. Mar. TORONTO In response to recent trends that show an alarming increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is temporarily moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen with modifications that take into account the province's successful vaccination efforts. April 8, 2020:Ontario reports 550 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 21 more deaths, bringing the provincial totals to 5,276 cases and 174 deaths. 22, 2021: AToronto policespokesperson tells Global News the service is reviewing a video posted on Facebook that appears to show two of its officers engaged in a verbal dispute with police in Aylmer, Ont., after officers in the town charged them and two others for violatingCOVID-19orders at a church. It is believed he caught the virus through local transmission. In. Oct. 8, 2020:The province reports 797 new cases of the novel coronavirus. [16][17][18][19][20], There is disagreement about the size of the effect of lockdowns on COVID-19 mortality. The proposed regulatory changes announced today would temporarily expand the definition of a public health lockdown order to also include provincial orders . The previous record was 999, during the final week of school before the Christmas holiday. Here's where you still need one, Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada, Use of this Website assumes acceptance of Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy | Accessibility, CTVNewsToronto.ca Managing Digital Producer, Published Monday, December 21, 2020 7:11AM EST, Last Updated Monday, December 21, 2020 7:21PM EST, Here's how long your region will be in lockdown, Full list of what's opened and closed during Ontario's lockdown, Maple Leafs advance to second round of playoffs for first time since 2004 after OT victory, 'A beacon of protection': Girl's death sparks training for judges in Ontario. June 6, 2020:The Ford government extends emergency orders by another 10 days. Depending on the strictness of the definition for a lockdown; some sources such as. Oct. 19, 2020: The province reports 704 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 65,075. The move for all public health units willtake effect on Saturdayunder what the government has called its "emergency brake" provisions. July 24, 2020:Hamilton, the regions of York, Durham, Halton and Niagara as well as the counties of Haldimand, Horfolk and Lambton are allowed to enter Stage 3 of the provinces reopening plan.