Province-wide lockdown begins; 'hunker-down' Premier says (UPDATED WITH WEDNESDAY CASES)
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a more restrictive province-wide lockdown which takes effect 12:01 a.m. Thursday.
Author of the article: Elaine Della-Mattia
Publishing date: Apr 07, 2021 • 3 days ago • 7 minute read •
Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes off his mask during an April 1, 2021 announcement at Queen's Park. Ontario entered into a four-week partial shutdown beginning Saturday as COVID-19 cases in the province spike. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press Photo by Frank Gunn /THE CANADIAN PRESS
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A new stay-at-home order has been issued by the Ontario government.
Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Wednesday, calling on the order to take place at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. It will last for four weeks.