Apr. The government declared its second provincial emergency on January 12, 2021 and issued a Stay-at-Home order to reduce mobility and address hospital capacity concerns. Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton are among the areas which are excluded. The full roadmap can be. Jan. 25, 2021: Ontario government updates their COVID-19 vaccination plan for the province as the delays with Pfizer continue, with no allocations of the vaccine being provided the week of Jan. 25. 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. Mar. 10 May - Lockdown starts being eased The Prime Minister says people can now sunbathe in parks and exercise outdoors more than once per day, as the first restrictions are eased. [227], On June 11, Ontario entered Step 1 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan that was originally scheduled for June 14. 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. This comes as. Officials suggested they would likely still be used for second doses. 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Sept. 25, 2020:The province orders strip clubs to close while also ordering restaurants, bars and other food and drink businesses to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m and close between midnight and 5 a.m. Sept. 25, 2020:Pharmacies in the GTA, Huntsville and Ottawa areas begin to offer coronavirus testing to at-risk, asymptomatic people by appointment only. Ontario has scrapped its mandatory five-day isolation rule for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. 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. Dec. 8, 2020:Ontariosfiscal watchdog says the province had $12 billion in unspent reserve funds by the end of September. on April 5, 2021. [521] 1 June - First. Apr. [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. UK gross domestic product (GDP) - a measure of total economic activity - fell by 24% between February and April . 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. In doing so, it now has the dubious distinction of being the deadliest COVID-19 outbreak the province has seen since the pandemic began. Glover Teixeira (42 years old) A Brazilian-American MMA fighter who was recently won a title fight against Jan Blachowicz in UFC 267 at the age of 42 years old. The first phase being that showing proof of a COVID-19 vaccination using official Ontario printed receipts would be mandatory province wide beginning as of September 22. March 19, 2020:Ontario health officials say there are 43 new cases of the novel coronavirus. The scene would be repeated at long-term care homes across the province. Feb. 9, 2021: Global News confirms that the province has developed an online portal for for eventual mass vaccination appointments.. 3, 2021: Ontario reports 17 more COVID-19-related deaths, pushing the provincial total past the 7,000 milestone to 7,014. . A day later, hardware and safety supply stores can open. 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. Mar. The office of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney declined the request, citing its own impact by the third wave. Apr. legislature over commercialization of hard drugs, Great Pyramid of Gizas hidden chamber revealed, provincial total now jumps to 250 active cases, An outbreak is declared at Pinecrest Nursing Home. June 22, 2020:Toronto and Peel Region permitted to enter Stage 2 of the provinces recovery plan. Two days later, they would be expanded across the province. [111], On April 1, amid rising infections exacerbated by variants of concern, Premier Ford announced a third province-wide shutdown beginning April 3. April 27, 2020: Ford provides the framework in which he will reopen the province although he does not commit to a date for when it will get underway. May 10, 2021: Ontario government announces COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will soon be expanded to people with at-risk health conditions, people who cannot work from home (Group 2) and people aged 40 and older in non-hot spot communities. April 28, 2020: Ontarioreports525 new cases of the novelcoronavirus bringing the provincial total to 15,381 cases. [195][196], On June 2, Premier Ford announced that in-person classes at schools will remain suspended through the end of the school year, citing concerns over variants. Dec. 5, 2020:Ontario reports 1,859 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 125,385. Images posted to social media show huge crowds lining the streets and cars performing stunt. [106], On March 5, Health Canada approved the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for use. [108], On March 12, Peel Public Health ordered an Amazon fulfillment centre closed, after a large outbreak, forcing thousands of workers to self-isolate. The order was first lifted on February 10 in Eastern Ontario's Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit, the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Health Unit, and the Renfrew County and District Health Unit. 13. . Feb. 19, 2021: York Region is allowed to move into the red zone of the provinces colour-coded pandemic response system on Feb. 22. Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. Angry parents speak out on their daughter who froze to death on N.S. The 294 cases are the lowest increase daily increase announced since March 31. Oct. 10, 2020:Seven new COVID-19-related deaths are announced, bringing the provincial death toll to 3,004. 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. ET on April 8, with similar measures to the first stay-at-home order, but with exceptions for certain specialized retail outlets to operate by appointment only, prohibiting essential retail stores from selling non-essential goods, and schools tentatively remaining open. Toronto, Peel Region and North Bay-Parry Sound will remain in lockdown for another two weeks. [148] On April 12, Premier Ford announced that all schools province-wide would close to in-person classes following Spring break. She initially tested negative for the virus, but a subsequent test at the national lab in Winnipeg came back positive. 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. Mon 11 Oct 2021 19.00 EDT Last modified on Tue 12 Oct 2021 00.13 EDT. 24, 2021: The Ontario government lays out a $186-billion spending plan which it says will fight COVID-19, help small businesses and support families. Essential workers are expected to work. 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. Mar. March 14, 2020:Canadians who are out of the country are strongly urged by the federal government to return home as new restrictions may be imposed with little warning. Previously, the feds had urged Canadians to cancel or postpone non-essential trips. Vulnerable seniors, their caregivers, and health-care workers are among those who will get it first. Province does not indicate the exact age or gender of the deceased or where the person is from in Ontario. [523], Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2021). 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. 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