[108], On March 12, Peel Public Health ordered an Amazon fulfillment centre closed, after a large outbreak, forcing thousands of workers to self-isolate. Lumber Cost Per Square Foot 2022) This deck is made from a blend of 30 to 50 percent recycled plastic with real wood fibers, and is virtually indestructible. Apr. 7, 2021: The Ford government declares the provinces third state of emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic and is issuing a provincewide stay-at-home order. Dec. 26, 2020:Ontario confirms Canadas first known cases of the U.K. coronavirus variant involving a couple from Durham Region who were in contact with a recent traveller from the U.K. Dec. 26, 2020:A province-wide lockdown gets underway with a higher level of restrictions being placed on the southern portion of the province for four weeks while the less populous northern portion of Ontario being shutdown for just two weeks. 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. On April 16, 2021, the government of Ontario announced its strictest COVID-19 response measures to date, responding to a continued increase in daily case counts despite a province-wide lockdown . He then calls 911 and is placed in isolation at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Mar. [144], On April 7, in order to protect hospitals and the vaccination program, Premier Ford declared a third state of emergency and announced a second stay-at-home order that took effect at 12:01a.m. Ford Gov't ends COVID isolation NOW PLAYING Ontario's top doctors say there's no need. Police will be able to crack down on offenders by fining them Can$750 (US$600). The lockdown will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 26 and remain in place until at least Jan. 23, 2021 in the 27 public health units that comprise southern Ontario, the government says. It is believed he caught the virus through local transmission. 15, 2021: Ontario reports 4,736 new COVID-19 cases, a single-day high since the pandemic began. 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. 23, 2021: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports that a teen has suffered a COVID-19-related death. But it's worth noting that these settings were not referred to as a "lockdown" at the time. It marks the first known case of the strain in Ontario. 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. [36][37], Results of an inspection "blitz" over the weekend of January 15 on big-box stores revealed a compliance rate of 70 percent with 36 of 110 stores visited at random in violation of COVID-19 protocols. 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 surge . In a televised address to . 2, 2021: Elliott says Ontario will follow the advice of a national panel that recommended against using the newly approved Oxford-AstraZeneca on people aged 65 and older. Solicitor General Sylvia Jones also announced that police had been granted the right to randomly stop and question any individual they suspect are violating the stay-at-home order, including compelling them to provide their home address and reason for travel, and issuing tickets for violating a public health order if they do not comply. Mar. Millions of people shielding from coronavirus will be able to leave their homes from April 1. 15 January 2021 - Suspension of all travel corridors Following the identification of a new Covid. March 19, 2020:A 51-year-old Milton man becomes the second person to die of COVID-19 in Ontario. [193] A day later, officials confirmed that another 254,500 doses were scheduled to be delivered the next week. Dec. 29, 2020:The Ontario government says it expects to vaccinate approximately 8.5 million people by the end of June againstCOVID-19. The mans illness is officially confirmed two days later. Jan. 19, 2021:Doug Ford issues plea to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden for help in obtaining more Pfizer COVID-19vaccines amid a shortage of doses in Canada. Mar. June 24, 2020:Ontario government extends emergency orders until July 15. 12, 2021: Lecce announces that Ontario students will be staying in remote learning indefinitely following the April Break once again. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing stories, delivered to your inbox. Oct. 25, 2020:A 21-year-old man dies after being shot in a parking lot outside an east-end LCBO following an argument inside the store. [35] Premier Doug Ford hinted at furthering restrictions on top of the already in place Provincewide shutdown. Two days later, they would be expanded across the province. June 2, 2020:Ontarios state of emergency extended by 28 days but Premier Doug Ford insists that does not mean the provinces reopening will necessarily be put on hold during that time. Ontario announces it is shutting down all public schools. Nov. 9, 2020:The province announces1,242 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 85,395. Dec. 7, 2020:Ford lays out his governments three-part vaccination rollout plan. It will come with a $33.1-billion deficit which will not be paid off for at least eight years. Mar. This also pushes the total number of cases past the 50,000 mark. Mar. Ontario has scrapped its mandatory five-day isolation rule for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. The show's name was eventually changed to Gutfeld! The stay-at-home order is expected to be lifted in Peel, Toronto, and York on February 22. [227], On June 11, Ontario entered Step 1 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan that was originally scheduled for June 14. He tested positive for the virus after coming in close contact with another positive case. July 29, 2020: Ontario government says Toronto and Peel Region can finally move intoStage 3of the provinces reopening plan on July 31. Covid Australia: Sydney celebrates end of 107-day lockdown 11 October 2021 Coronavirus pandemic Midnight rush for shops and pubs as Sydney reopens Australia's largest city, Sydney, has. 28, 2021:The Ford government announces that workers who have been impacted by COVID-19 will be able to access three paid sick days. Sept. 23, 2020:Ontario government announces pharmacies in select locations will begin offeringCOVID-19tests to people who arent experiencing symptoms of the virus as part of its fall preparedness plan. [citation needed], On February 8, Premier Ford announced that the declaration of emergency would expire, but that the stay-at-home order would be extended in the majority of health regions to facilitate a gradual reinstatement of the colour-coded response framework. March 18: Canada. We're down, but by no means are we out," he said. [522], On December 23, Ontario broke its single-day record for new daily cases for two consecutive days with 5790 new cases, followed by 9571 new cases. 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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. Dec. 29, 2020:With the public in an Ontario-wide lockdown, it learns that Finance Minister Rod Phillips is vacationing in St. Barts. Apr. 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. After the 2020 pandemic lockdown, Donna's weight climbed, and she knew it was time to do something about it. 13. . 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. The government says the extensions give it the ability to address ongoing risks and effects of the virus and to ensure measures remain in place to protect the population. Feb. 12, 2020:Ontario health officials clear the London woman of the novel coronavirus. The 294 cases are the lowest increase daily increase announced since March 31. 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. [31], The Ontario government, having faced criticism for a slow rollout of vaccinations, announced on January 5 their plan to vaccinate all residents, health workers and essential caregivers in long-term care (LTC) homes by January 21. Low fade vs high . Ontario Government Issued Photo ID must also be presented in both phases. May 14, 2020: Ford provides details on the provinces first stage of its Phase 2: Restart. Some businesses are allowed to open on May 16 including campgrounds, marinas and golf courses. Trims and Pricing The 2021 Toyota Sienna is offered in five trim . While announcing the decision, the. The announcement comes a day after he stated the opposite. May 9, 2020: Province announces that beginning on May 11, residents are allowed to walk, hike, bike and bird watch in provincial parks. May 27, 2020: Ontario government says it is extending all current emergency orders until June 9. On December 17, Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will move into step 3.5 including the lowering of capacity limits in more non essential businesses and the lowering the gathering sizes to 10 indoors and 25 outdoors. A lengthy list of other businesses will be allowed to get underway the following Tuesday. 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. First lockdown announced. Ontario has been requiring a whole ton of different childhood vaccinations to attend public schools since 1982. . 26, 2021: The Ontario Public School Board Association issues letter to Stephen Lecce stating that teachers should be vaccinated as early as possible in order to keep kids in classrooms. Some are surprised when the list of businesses to close does not include liquor stores, construction projects and realty services. The four steps of lockdown easing started in early March and will progress until the end of June when - if the data allows it - almost all restrictions will be removed. [520], On December 15, Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will re-enter a version of step 3 called step 3.9 of its 3 step reopening plan effective Saturday December 18 including the return of capacity limits in high risk settings. The sale of alcohol will be restricted after 10 p.m. and consumption of alcohol in businesses or settings after 11 p.m. Ontario is also expanding the eligibility for a 3rd dose or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for all 18+ residents beginning this Monday, December 20th. A number of municipal police departments announced that they would not perform random stops. 27, 2021: The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario issues a statement saying recent government decisions to loosen dining restrictions as well as allow personal care services to open threatens the provinces health-care system and in-person learning. March 17: Ontario and Alberta declare states of emergency. It's officially one year since Boris Johnson announced the first UK-wide coronavirus lockdown on 23 March 2020. Nov. 18, 2020: A day after the provincial government says it is considering a prolonged winter break, it nixes the idea with Lecce saying it is not necessary because current protocols are working. March 24, 2020:Ontario health officials confirm 85 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths, bringing the provincial total to 572 active cases. A day later, hardware and safety supply stores can open. Nifty 272.45. June 24, 2020: Most of the region of Windsor-Essex will be allowed to move into Stage 2. of Ontarios recovery plan. 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. The provincial total now jumps to 250 active cases. 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. We have to make sure we social distance, constantly be wearing a mask, and follow the protocols of the chief medical officer. April 1: Shielding ends. The rest of the province sees closures extended for two weeks while they will wait until Jan. 20 to find out future plans. March 30, 2020:The province orders the shutdown of all outdoor amenities while also extending the emergency order through April 12. 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. Leamington and Kingsville left in Stage 1. Toronto, Peel Region and North Bay-Parry Sound will remain in lockdown for another two weeks. June 17, 2020: The Ontario government extends all current emergency orders until June 30 while stating it will review each order on a case-by-case basis to determine if it can be adjusted or lifted. May 26, 2020:Canadian Armed Forces teams deployed to five of the provinces worst-hit long-term care homes to help control COVID-19 raise concerns about each facility, describing the care as ranging from below best practices to borderline abusive, if not abusive and worse, documents obtained by Global News show. 9, 2021: Ontario Premier Doug Ford receives his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19vaccine on camera Friday. 5, 2021: Ontario government says it is aiming to have all eligible residents who wish to get a vaccine to have their first dose completed by June 20, the first day of summer. Ontario also announces 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 59. Provincewide Shutdown measures went into effect on December 26, 2020 to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the province. Oct. 19, 2020: The province reports 704 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 65,075. Mar. Please read our Commenting Policy first. June 11, 2020:Province announces cautious restart plan to allow visitors back into the provinces long-term care homes beginning June 18. Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton are among the areas which are excluded. 3, 2021: Ontario reports 17 more COVID-19-related deaths, pushing the provincial total past the 7,000 milestone to 7,014. March 27, 2020:The Ford government issues an emergency alert to peoples phones in an attempt to warn recent travellers to self-isolate for 14 days. 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. Ontario medical cases chart: COVID-19 cases in Ontario, . Published Apr 01, 2021 Last updated Apr 02, 2021 4 minute read. Lockdown One: 43 days BEGAN: March 30, 11:59pm ENDED: May 12, 11:59pm The local cases recorded each day It's here that we got our first taste of the restrictions that have defined 2020 and 2021. Apr. 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. [111] Backpedaling from the NACI guidance, Ontario announced that it would expand availability of the AstraZeneca vaccine to those 40 and older. [107], Also on March 5, the Ontario government announced Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound will exit stay-at-home orders in place since January. Vulnerable seniors, their caregivers, and health-care workers are among those who will get it first. Dec. 21, 2020:Doug Ford announces a provincewide shutdown which will begin on Boxing Day and last for four weeks in southern areas of the province and two weeks in northern areas. This comes as. 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. 2021: Thunder Bay and Simcoe-Muskoka are moved into the lockdown level by the province while Niagara goes red in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. avalanche lost father, brother in law, family friend in slide, RCMP believe Slave Lake toddler Jeffrey Dupres, missing for 43 years, is still alive, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murder of wife, son, Survivor of B.C. April 6, 2020:The first COVID-19 case surfaces in a northwestern Ontario Indigenous community, prompting calls for a military hospital to be set up. Instead it will take effect at 12:01 a.m. We need to move quickly and decisively. Lockdown restrictions are strengthened further from 16 January as cases continue to rise. She initially tested negative for the virus, but a subsequent test at the national lab in Winnipeg came back positive. 30, 2021:Lecce states that education workers across the province will be eligible as early as the week of May 3.