Apr. 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. Dec. 29, 2020:With the public in an Ontario-wide lockdown, it learns that Finance Minister Rod Phillips is vacationing in St. Barts. Jan. 8, 2021:Toronto hospitals transfer young patients to SickKids hospital to make room for adult COVID-19patients. [45][46], Some research has also found that an "advisory" approach is not adequate to control COVID-19 outbreaks. Ontario COVID-19 lockdown: Province to shut down for four - Yahoo! March 16, 2020:The province recommends the closure of all recreation programs, libraries, private schools, daycares, and churches and other faith settings, as well as bars and restaurants, except those that offer takeout or delivery. 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. Feb. 9, 2021: Global News confirms that the province has developed an online portal for for eventual mass vaccination appointments.. The OHA says a return to Stage 2 with restrictions on indoor dining, bars, places of worship, weddings, gyms, movie theatres and other non-essential businesses is needed to prevent more cases and to allow schools to remain open. Nov. 25, 2020:Adam Skelly, who owns Adamson Barbecue, is arrested after opening his restaurant for indoor dining, ignoring COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the province. [77] There was a general agreement, at least in some economic circles, that "severe lockdowns including closing non-essential businesses and strict limitations on people's movement are likely to be better for the economy in the medium term than less aggressive measures". NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. Ontario, Canada implemented a provincewide emergency break on April 3 as a result of a surge in case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalizations across the province. April 3, 2020:The province releases its first projections, saying there could be just under 1,600 COVID-19 deaths and 80,000 cases by the end of April if the current measures in place are upheld. Feb. 19, 2021: York Region is allowed to move into the red zone of the provinces colour-coded pandemic response system on Feb. 22. This comes as the province has 433 people with COVID-19 in its ICUs, the highest ever throughout the pandemic. [522][523], Major restrictions first began in China,[524] with other countries in East Asia like Vietnam soon following it in implementing widespread containment measures. © 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. 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She becomes the first case to be resolved in Ontario (and Canada). Quick Facts. Dec. 18, 2020:The province reports 2,290 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total number of COVID-19 cases to 151,257. 13, 2021: Family doctors in Toronto, Peel Region, Hamilton, Guelph, Peterborough, and Simcoe-Muskoka begin administering the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot. Jan. 14, 2021:The province issues an emergency alert reminding Ontarians there is a stay-at-home order in effect amid surgingcoronaviruscases. It breaks the previous high which was established in April. [525], By mid April, nearly 300million people, or about 90 per cent of the population, were under some form of lockdown in the United States,[526] with around 100million in the Philippines[527] and about 59million in South Africa,[528] while around 1.3billion were under lockdown in India, which was the largest of all lockdowns. The target date of Feb. 5 to provide first doses to long-term care, high-risk retirement and First Nations elder care home residents remains the goal. J.B. Pritzker issues order requiring residents to 'stay at home' starting Saturday", "Illinois' Stay-at-Home Order Modified, Extended Through May, Pritzker Announces", "Kansas coronavirus update: 30-day quarantine ordered for KC; state records second death, 55 cases", "Which State Lockdowns in the U.S. Have Been Extended? Apr. Jan. 23, 2021: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports that a teen has suffered a COVID-19-related death. 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. Jan. 20, 2021:Canada Post says 121 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at their large Dixie Road facility since Jan. 1. Metrolinx, which manages transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, announces further reduced service for GO Transit after a 90 per cent drop in ridership. Oct. 23, 2020: Ontarios independent commission into long-term care releases early recommendations for the Ford government to implement during the second wave of the pandemic. Critics question the gap between the number of paid sick days and the number of days (14) people need to self-isolate if exposed to COVID-19. [65] Centralization of power by political leadership in Hungary, Poland, China and Cambodia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been cited as examples. Apr. Oct. 13, 2020:Ontario reports 746 new positive tests for the coronavirus. Aug. 20, 2020:Ford government announces it is extending the emergency pandemic orders until Sept. 22. Oct. 25, 2020: Ontario reports over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time. Ontario on Thursday will begin a four-week stay-at-home order and close in-store shopping for non-essential retailers, Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday, as the Canadian province battles a. Oct. 6, 2020:Christopher Saccoccia, also known as Chris Sky, and 34-year-old Jennifer Saccoccia are both charged with failure to comply with an order prohibiting or subjecting to any condition the entry into Canada. [529][530], By the end of April, around 300million people were under lockdown in various countries of Europe, including but not limited to Italy, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom; while around 200million people were under lockdown in Latin America. 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[18][19] This "zero community transmission" approach was adopted in Australia, and a strict four month lockdown in the state of Victoria during an outbreak in Melbourne, combined with other measures, averted a wider outbreak in the country in 2020. 28, 2021: Lecce issues letter to federal government, calling on them to prepare for the availability of COVID-19 vaccines for children and youth. non-critical industrial construction projects. Just last week, the government announced schools would open on Wednesday. May 6, 2020: Ontario government announces that beginning on May 9, it will allow garden centres and nurseries to open. [76] They agreed that lockdowns should continue until the threat of resurgence has declined, even when considering only the economic impact. "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. 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. Provincial officials also report that 2,074 patients have recovered from the virus. ", "Poland to impose nationwide lockdown from Dec. 28 to Jan. 17 - Xinhua | English.news.cn", "Poland goes into near-lockdown as COVID-19 pandemic accelerates", "COVID-19: Poland prolongs coronavirus lockdown till April 25", "Lockdown Easing Plan: Schedule and Rules", "Covid-19 lockdown turns Qatar's largest migrant camp into 'virtual prison', Qatar to lift lockdown in four phases from June 15, "Klaus Iohannis anun carantin total n Romnia: Tot ce era pn acum recomandare, devine obligatoriu. 22, 2021: The province announces that Ontarians over the age of 75 can start booking appointments in areas which have not already allowed them to do so. [50][62][63] The declaration has also attracted controversy over its funding and the authenticity of its signatures. 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. 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. The table does not contain: The pandemic has resulted in the largest number of shutdowns/lockdowns worldwide at the same time in history. Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton are among the areas which are excluded. 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. Oct. 5, 2020:Ford rejects calls for indoor dining to be ordered closed at restaurants in some areas of the province amid rising coronaviruscases, saying there isnt enough evidence to make such a decision. [24][25][26][27][28][29][30] Similarly, modelling on Australian data concluded that achieving zero community transmission through a strict lockdown lowers healthcare and economic costs compared to less stringent measures that allow transmission to continue, and warned that early relaxation of restrictions have greater costs. Sept. 15, 2020:Ontario reports251 new cases of the novelcoronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 45,068. May 1, 2020: Ontario government announces that some seasonal businesses (including nurseries) and some essential construction projects can open on May 4 if they follow strict guidelines. Dec. 8, 2020:Ontariosfiscal watchdog says the province had $12 billion in unspent reserve funds by the end of September. Feb. 3, 2021: Lecce announced that a large portion of students in southern Ontario who remain out of school will be allowed to return the following Monday. March 13 was the date in which the "stay at home orders" were ended. Examples of online teaching tools are podcasts, videos, and virtual classrooms. Ontario enters third COVID-19 lockdown as efforts to reopen the border Most lockdown restrictions were lifted between March and June. March 20, 2020:An outbreak is declared at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon. Aug. 26, 2020:Ontario government releases 21 page document on how to deal with outbreaks in schools as students and staff close on a return to school. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of non-pharmaceutical interventions colloquially known as lockdowns (encompassing stay-at-home orders, curfews, quarantines, cordons sanitaires and similar societal restrictions) have been implemented in numerous countries and territories around the world. March 12, 2020: Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces that publicly funded schools across the province will be closed for two weeks following March break. Apr. Some are surprised when the list of businesses to close does not include liquor stores, construction projects and realty services. 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. Apr. Here's what to do if you get COVID-19 in Ontario right now, Full list of where to get free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in Ontario, Ontario's mask mandate has ended in most places. March 17: Ontario and Alberta declare states of emergency. and Saskatchewan. March 17: Ontario and Alberta declare states of emergency. Schools in Ontario's hotspots, including. March 18: Canada. Timeline: Emergency orders impacting Toronto and Ontario amid the COVID These restrictions were established with the intention to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Oct. 21, 2020:Independent MPPRandy Hillier hosts a gathering of over 25 people in which most were not wearing masks. April 28, 2020: Ontarioreports525 new cases of the novelcoronavirus bringing the provincial total to 15,381 cases. Starting Jan. 31, a. comes under fire after it is revealed that vaccines were given to non-staff or residents. [32][33], The emergence of the highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in 2021 has led some commentators to suggest that although lockdowns continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19, they have become less effective at containing it. Aug. 9, 2020: Ontario reports 79 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 40,046. 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. The following Monday, retail stores with a street entrance will be allowed to provide curbside pick up and delivery only. Feb. 1, 2021: Ford government announces provinces first known case of the South African coronavirus variant in Mississauga and officials say there is no known link to travel. Sept. 28, 2020:Ontario reports 700 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, marking a new record for the most daily infections ever recorded in the province. Sept. 28, 2020:Ford says the province is now officially in the second wave of thecoronavirus pandemic. Dec. 29, 2020:The province reports 2,553 new positive tests for COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in Ontario to 175,908. Toronto and Peel Region are moving into "lockdown" effective at 12:01 a.m. Monday as Ontario tries to curb a steep rise in COVID-19 cases, Premier Doug Ford announced Friday. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Feb. 26. An earlier version of this story said that child care centres will only be open to essential workers but the premier's office has now confirmed that is not the case. Thousands have become ill across the province while hundreds have suffered COVID-19-related deaths as well. Schools are to continue as normal next week, though the cabinet has not yet decided what will happenafter spring break, which takes place the week of April 12, the sources said. Elementary schools in southern Ontario can also resume in-person learning on Jan. 11, but secondary schools students in southern Ontario won't be allowed to return to the classroom until Jan. 25. Feb. 5, 2021: Ontario reports 1,670 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 275,330. "This kind of strong stand against the virus is needed to save lives and to protect the health of each and every one of the residents of our city and of our province," Tory said. Ontario to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions on Jan. 31, with - CBC Non-essential retail stores would be permitted to open but with occupancy capped at 25 per cent of maximum, while essential retail outlets such as grocery stores would be limited to 50 per cent occupancy, said one source. 30, 2021:Lecce states that education workers across the province will be eligible as early as the week of May 3. Apr. [44] However, the findings of the study have been questioned due to its numerous limitations, including the small sample size of countries. The mans illness is officially confirmed two days later. Jan. 25, 2021:On the one-year anniversary of the first case in Ontario, the province reports 1,958 new cases of thecoronaviruson Monday, bringing the provincial total to 256,960. Dec. 16, 2020:Another 43 deaths are reported by the province, raising Ontarios death toll to 4,035. Sept. 28, 2020: Ontario Hospital Association calls on province to return to Phase 2 of its pandemic recovery plan. Dec. 17, 2020: Ontario Hospital Association says it is urging the government to implement a four-week lockdown in every public health unit with an infection rate of 40/100,000 population or higher. [73][bettersourceneeded], UN Women warned in an April 2020 report that COVID-19 pandemic restrictions exacerbate gender inequalities and have led to an increase in domestic violence. The LCBO employees union confirms the dispute was over social distancing. [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. Anyone who travels within Canada during the province-wide shutdown is being asked to self-isolate upon their return to Ontario. Four days later, the province does an about face and extends online learning until Jan. 25. 23, 2021: Ontarios COVID-19 Science Advisory Table recommends redirecting more vaccines to hot spots in the province which it says will help reduce case counts, hospitalizations and deaths. June 6, 2020: The total number of cases in Ontario passes 30,000 as the province announces 455 new cases including 68 from a reporting delay. 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. Jan. 4, 2021:Anita Quidangen, a health-care worker in Toronto, becomes the first person in Ontario to receive a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Apr. Feb. 12, 2020:Ontario health officials clear the London woman of the novel coronavirus. Among the province's 34 public health units, 22 are currently under what the government calls lockdown (grey) or control (red) restrictions. The province announces 1,042 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 70,373. Nov. 5, 2020:Ontario reports 998 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 80,690. He tested positive for the virus after coming in close contact with another positive case. 29, 2021: The COVID-19-related death toll surpasses 8,000 (8,029) as 41 more deaths were recorded. Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government willannounce on Thursday that it's putting the entire province under lockdown restrictions for 28 days, multiple sources tell CBC News. 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. The rest of the province sees closures extended for two weeks while they will wait until Jan. 20 to find out future plans. COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto - Wikipedia Oct. 2, 2020: Ontario announces province-wide mask policy as well as restrictions on number of patrons in bars, restaurants, nightclubs, Banquet halls, event spaces and gyms.