They made the call for a less restrictive set of rules on Wednesday amid drops in the overall number of infections, compared to earlier this year, but an increased incidence of COVID-19 variants that are more easily transmitted
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Health and political leaders in Toronto and neighbouring Peel Region want pandemic restrictions eased slightly to allow more in-person shopping and an end to the stay-at-home order put in place seven weeks ago.
They made the call for a less restrictive set of rules on Wednesday amid drops in the overall number of infections, compared to earlier this year, but an increased incidence of COVID-19 variants that are more easily transmitted. Many types of businesses would remain closed, including museums, hair salons, gyms and cinemas. Indoor dining would still be prohibited.