Ontario declares one-month lockdown as it battles surge of Covid cases Order comes less than a week after plans to reopen businesses reversed while vaccine teams will target high-risk workers. 3, 2021: Ontario reports 17 more COVID-19-related deaths, pushing the provincial total past the 7,000 milestone to 7,014. 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. 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. Ontario has scrapped its mandatory five-day isolation rule for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. The Ford government claims that by doing so, it will allow the government flexibility to ensure vulnerable populations are protected. Province does not indicate the exact age or gender of the deceased or where the person is from in Ontario. Dec. 15, 2020:Ontario reported 2,275 new cases ofcoronavirus, marking a new single-day record. Feb. 24, 2021: Retired Gen. Rick Hillier, the head of the provinces vaccine rollout, announces that an online booking system and service desk will not be available until March 15. Mike Glover is known for The Drew Berquist Show (2019). March 11, 2020:A 77-year-old Barrie man dies, becoming Ontarios first death attributed to COVID-19. The British philosopher, essayist, social critic and Freemason Bertrand Russell, who is best known for his work in mathematical logic and analytic philosophy wrote in "the Scientific Outlook" in 1931: Lord B. Mar. [41], On January 29, 2021, the federal government announced new travel restrictions, including that individuals travelling on foreign flights would be required to take COVID-19 PCR test on arrival and quarantine in an approved hotel at their expense. March 19, 2020:A 51-year-old Milton man becomes the second person to die of COVID-19 in Ontario. Canada's Ontario imposes a four-week lockdown as Covid-19 cases surge Sept. 8, 2020:Health Minister Christine Elliott announces a pause in loosening any more restrictions that have been put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. May 6, 2021: A COVID-19 outbreak at a Kingston construction site spreads to a total of 61 people. In mid-May, the Ontario government revealed its three-phase reopening plan for the entire province. The 294 cases are the lowest increase daily increase announced since March 31. Jan. 5, 2021:News emerges that Dr. Tom Stewart, CEO of St. Josephs Health System and a member of the provinces COVID-19 advisory table travelled to the Caribbean over the holidays. June 1, 2020: New rules come into effect at Pearson Airport in Mississauga which include mandatory face masks and the barring of meeters and greeters from inside its terminals. Oct. 21, 2020:Independent MPPRandy Hillier hosts a gathering of over 25 people in which most were not wearing masks. Nov. 16, 2020: Ontario announces 1,487 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 95,496. Mar. Russell Brand Freemason00 Select options; Dexter Russell 10443 Sani Mar. July 1, 2020:Province asks school boards to consider starting the school year earlier than normal. [523], Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2021). Every lockdown date until end of 2021 - BirminghamLive Jan. 31, 2020:Ontarios third case of the new coronavirus is confirmed involving a London university student in her 20s who had travelled to China. Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table seconded the announcement. At the other end of the spectrum, London and many of the surrounding public health areas move to the orange restrict or yellow protect levels. Dan gave Michael a low taper fade with textured top .Caesar Taper Fade. March 17: Ontario and Alberta declare states of emergency. [149], On April 16,[150] Premier Ford requested assistance from Alberta, including access to health care workers. [73], On February 26, Health Canada approved the OxfordAstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use. And as things change, as we learn more about these deadly new variants, as we see new problems arise, we need to adapt. 30, 2021:Lecce states that education workers across the province will be eligible as early as the week of May 3. Ontario introduces another stay-at-home order, declares third - Toronto The target date of Feb. 5 to provide first doses to long-term care, high-risk retirement and First Nations elder care home residents remains the goal. The Local Lockdown Program, which was introduced in October 2021 and became law on December 17, 2021, provides businesses that face new local lockdowns with up to the maximum amount of support available through the wage and rent subsidy programs. Dec. 14, 2020:Anita Quidangen, a personal support worker, is first to receive Pfizers vaccine in Toronto, with four other long-term care workers vaccinated soon after. The shots will be given to pharmacies in Toronto, Windsor-Essex and Kingston for early application through a pilot programme. Areas with their own portals continue to operate independently. 7, 2021: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto launches an initiative calling on the Ontario government to amend capacity restrictions for places of worship. When did lockdown start? Timeline of Covid restrictions as UK marks 2nd 19 March 2021. 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. [228], On June 30, Ontario entered Step 2 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan that was originally scheduled for July 2. Several locations in and around Brighton were quarantined after a. [371], The Ontario government will also allow other settings to lift their capacity limits, if the setting chooses to require showing proof of vaccination, such as Barber Shops, Salons, Museums, Galleries, Aquariums, Zoos, Science Centers, Landmarks, Historic Sites, Botanical Gardens, Amusement Parks, Fairs, Exhibitions, Festivals, Indoor Tour and Guide Services, Boat Tours, Indoor Areas of Marinas and Boating Clubs, Indoor Clubhouses at Outdoor Recreational Amenities, Open House Events provided by Real Estate Agencies, and Indoor Areas of Photography Studios and Services. March 18, 2020:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces an agreement between Canada and the U.S. restricting all non-essential travel across the border. Apr. 11, 2021: Ontario reports 4,456 coronavirus cases, setting the record for a number of new cases on a 24-hour period. Jan. 4, 2021:Anita Quidangen, a health-care worker in Toronto, becomes the first person in Ontario to receive a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. in the province. Oct. 11, 2020:Hamilton public health officials link 47 cases to an outbreak at a spin studio in the city. 2021 Sienna ForumHello, I'm not sure how to negotiate with dealers on Vulnerable seniors, their caregivers, and health-care workers are among those who will get it first. It's officially one year since Boris Johnson announced the first UK-wide coronavirus lockdown on 23 March 2020. "There's no doubt. Police will be able to crack down on offenders by fining them Can$750 (US$600). May 6, 2020: Ontario government announces that beginning on May 9, it will allow garden centres and nurseries to open. Her husband catches the virus from her, becoming the first case of human-to-human transmission in the province. Lockdown end: What date did lockdown 3 start? When will it end? [146] The selection of the areas faced criticism over its methodology, including its inclusion of several sortation areas that did not actually have high rates of COVID-19 cases and/or hospitalizations,[147] On April 11, the province recorded its single largest day of new cases to-date, at 4,456. 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