Toronto and Peel Region are moving into “lockdown” effective at 12:01 AM Monday as Ontario tries to curb a steep rise in COVID-19 cases.
The shutdown will last a minimum of 28 days, equal to two incubation periods for the coronavirus, and the province states that it will fine people $750 for violating public-health rules.
Durham and Waterloo regions are moving into the red “control” zones while Huron-Perth, Simcoe-Muskoka- southwestern Ontario, and Windsor are moving to the orange “restrict” zone.
The lockdown restrictions for Toronto and Peel include:
- No indoor gatherings with anyone outside a person’s household
- Individuals who live alone can have close contact with one other household
- Outdoor gatherings are limited to 10 people
- Restaurants are limited to take-out, drive-through, and delivery only.
- Religious services, funerals, and weddings are limited to 10 people indoors or 10 people outdoors
- Gyms are closed
- Non-essential retail and malls are limited to curbside pickup or delivery only
- Personal care services, casinos, and bingo halls are closed
- Post-secondary institutions move to virtual instruction, with some exceptions, such as clinical training
- Pharmacies, doctor and dentist offices, grocery stores, and essential services remain open
- Schools will also remain open.
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