Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency as the province tries to slow the spread of COVID-19.
“This is a decision not made lightly. COVID-19 constitutes a danger of major proportions. We’ve taken this measure because we must offer our full support in every power possible to help our health care sector fight the spread of COVID-19.”
Effective immediately, the province has ordered the closure of all facilities providing indoor recreation programs, all public libraries, all private schools, all licensed childcare centres, all theatres, cinemas and concert venues, and all bars and restaurants except to provide takeout food and delivery.