Ontario moving COVID-19 hotspots Toronto and Peel region into lockdown

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According to Premier Doug Ford earlier this week, new restrictions were needed to help preserve hospital capacity and protect residents of long-term care homes.

Ontario is moving the COVID-19 hotspots of Toronto and Peel Region into lockdown starting Monday. Schools and childcare centers will remain open.

The move will close cinemas, museums, gyms, and sports facilities and will restrict restaurants to all but delivery and takeout. Retail stores are also set to be limited to curbside pickup and delivery only.

Retail stores are also set to be limited to curbside pickup and delivery only.

The lockdown would ensure hospitals are not overrun, long-term care homes were protected, and schools could stay open.

Ford stated earlier this week that new restrictions were needed to help preserve hospital capacity and protect residents of long-term care homes.

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