1 June - First. Oct. 9, 2020:Ontario is reporting 939 new cases ofcoronavirus. Apr. Feb. 5, 2021: Ontario reports 1,670 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 275,330. Dec. 16, 2020:Another 43 deaths are reported by the province, raising Ontarios death toll to 4,035. The shots will be given to pharmacies in Toronto, Windsor-Essex and Kingston for early application through a pilot programme. May 14, 2020: Ford provides details on the provinces first stage of its Phase 2: Restart. Some businesses are allowed to open on May 16 including campgrounds, marinas and golf courses. Apr. [32], Ontario recorded two records on January 7 a record high in new infections at 3,519 new cases and the deadliest day of the pandemic so far with 89 deaths. 2021: Thunder Bay and Simcoe-Muskoka are moved into the lockdown level by the province while Niagara goes red in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. Windsor-Essex remains alone in Stage 1. Mar. Since the first case of the novel coronavirus reached Ontario in 2020, the infection has spread like wildfire. Nov. 12, 2020:The province reports 1,575 new cases ofcoronavirus, a new record and also the first time Ontario has reported more than 1,500 cases in one day. legislature over commercialization of hard drugs, Great Pyramid of Gizas hidden chamber revealed, provincial total now jumps to 250 active cases, An outbreak is declared at Pinecrest Nursing Home. Apr. In September of 2021, Donna did some research and came across both Delay, Don't Deny and Fast Feast Repeat. Live updates Coronavirus in Canada. District C ourts, are courts of original jurisdiction. Dec. 8, 2020:Ontariosfiscal watchdog says the province had $12 billion in unspent reserve funds by the end of September. Mar. Jan. 25, 2021: Ontario government updates their COVID-19 vaccination plan for the province as the delays with Pfizer continue, with no allocations of the vaccine being provided the week of Jan. 25. First lockdown announced. The death toll in the province reaches 2,672. Provincial officials also report that 2,074 patients have recovered from the virus. Dec. 17, 2020: Ontario Hospital Association says it is urging the government to implement a four-week lockdown in every public health unit with an infection rate of 40/100,000 population or higher. 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Since the first one was announced 12 months ago, we've had two further national. The rest of the province sees closures extended for two weeks while they will wait until Jan. 20 to find out future plans. Students in Toronto, York and Peel regions will remain in the online learning stream. Published Apr 01, 2021 Last updated Apr 02, 2021 4 minute read. Apr. Mar. [40], On January 28, Peel Region's Medical Officer Lawrence Loh suggested that all online retail operating in the province be restricted from selling non-essential goods, in order to protect supply chains due to workplace outbreaks. Oct. 28, 2020:GoodLife Fitness sends an email to 175,000 people urging them to lobby Ontario MPPs as the province begins to close them in the wake of a rising tide of new COVID-19 cases. 24, 2021: The Ontario government lays out a $186-billion spending plan which it says will fight COVID-19, help small businesses and support families. Dec. 31, 2020:Up to 300 residents of Castleview Wychwood Towers in Toronto become the first to be recieve the Moderna vaccine. Additional stay-at-home orders were announced, including the reduction of outdoor gatherings to five people, and a reduction of hours for non-essential businesses allowed to only operate between 7:00a.m. and 8p.m. Toronto, Peel and Windsor remain in Phase 1 however. We need to move quickly and decisively. Sept. 26, 2020: Huge crowds take over the Town of Wasaga Beachfor a car rally despite provincial gathering restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. She becomes the first case to be resolved in Ontario (and Canada). [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]. [193] A day later, officials confirmed that another 254,500 doses were scheduled to be delivered the next week. Leamington and Kingsville left in Stage 1. Toronto, York, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound remain in lockdown. March 19, 2020:The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks shutters provincial parks until April 30 to protect the health of employees and visitors. 5, 2021: The medical officers for three of Ontarios major COVID-19 hotspots, Toronto Peel and Ottawa- ask the Ontarios chief medical officer to close the province down. The order will last for four weeks. The province announces 1,042 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 70,373. Dec. 14, 2020:The Ford government announces that COVID-19tests will no longer be free for people requiring proof of a negative test for international travel destinations. The following levels were used: Prevent (standard measures green), protect (strengthened measures yellow), restrict (intermediate measures orange), control (stringent measures red), and lockdown (maximum measures grey). 1, 2021: Lecce says schools will remain open as they are critical for mental health and learning. He also previously said the April Break will go ahead as planned. [69][70], On February 11, the Ontario government announced March Break would be postponed for a month, to the week of April 12 and renamed Spring Break. On March 30, Ontario changed how it counted recovered cases (counting all people 14 days past symptom onset as recovered). [109], On March 15, the Ontario Hospital Association declared Ontario was in a Third Wave of the virus. Before that, the city was under some form of lockdown from 10 October, when the second wave (and then the third wave) began to hit. READ MORE: Ontario has announced the lifting of public health restrictions in three-week stages, starting Jan. 31. March 23, 2020:Ford orders the closure of all non-essential businesses across the province for 14 days. Dec. 8, 2020:Elliott says residents who get a COVID-19vaccine will be issued proof they received a shot which may be necessary to avoid some restrictions. Mar. [34], On January 8, Ontario again recorded a new record high of new infections with 4,249 new cases. A total of 2,407 Ontarians have now suffered COVID-19-related deaths. 13, 2021: Family doctors in Toronto, Peel Region, Hamilton, Guelph, Peterborough, and Simcoe-Muskoka begin administering the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot. Sept. 28, 2020:Ontario reports 700 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, marking a new record for the most daily infections ever recorded in the province. Ford extended the lockdown now in effect by two weeks until May 19, and ordered Ontario residents to go out only to tend to their basic needs. Mar. [228], On June 30, Ontario entered Step 2 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan that was originally scheduled for July 2. The stay-at-home order is expected to be lifted in Peel, Toronto, and York on February 22. April 23, 2020:Ford confirms his mother-in-law, who is a resident of a Toronto long-term care home, has tested positive for COVID-19. Jan. 2, 2021:Ontario reports 3,363 new COVID-19 cases, the most in one day since the pandemic began. A week before each roadmap stage, the government will decide whether restrictions can be lifted. A day later, hardware and safety supply stores can open. Oct. 25, 2020:A 21-year-old man dies after being shot in a parking lot outside an east-end LCBO following an argument inside the store. Dec. 9, 2020:Pfizerscoronavirus vaccine is officially approved for use in Canada, with limited rollout set to begin to priority groups within days.. Ontario announces it is shutting down all public schools. 41 Comments . Oct. 8, 2020:The province reports 797 new cases of the novel coronavirus. Apr. Jan. 7, 2021:Three days after a letter from Lecce is emailed to parents stating that kids will return to elementary school. These measures will come into effect between Tuesday January 12, 2021 and Thursday, January 14, 2021, including the provincial declaration of emergency under the EMCPA, orders under that Act, and amendments to regulations under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 . Dec. 11, 2020:A Peterborough man who spent more than eight months at Peterborough Regional Health Centre fightingCOVID-19 is discharged from hospital. Adani Ent. 3, 2021: Ontario reports 17 more COVID-19-related deaths, pushing the provincial total past the 7,000 milestone to 7,014. 23, 2021: Ontarios COVID-19 Science Advisory Table recommends redirecting more vaccines to hot spots in the province which it says will help reduce case counts, hospitalizations and deaths. 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. Over the weekend leading up to Christmas, it was reported that the Ontario Government would implement a provincial lockdown on Christmas Eve, which it then decided to delay until Boxing Day despite hospitals urging against the move. "Friends, we're facing a very, very serious situation," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on . 272.25. . The move will restrict non-essential retail and prohibit indoor dining right across the province starting. Benchmarks . Oct. 30, 2020:Premier Doug Fords constituency office in Etobicoke confirms a COVID-19 outbreak. March 16, 2020:The province recommends the closure of all recreation programs, libraries, private schools, daycares, and churches and other faith settings, as well as bars and restaurants, except those that offer takeout or delivery. "[145], The province also announced that it would offer vaccinations to all adults within specific hotspot areas, identified by postal codes. The second phase being using a COVID-19 Vaccine Passport System in Ontario, which would show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination using QR codes either printed on paper, or stored digitally using a smartphone, would be mandatory province wide beginning as of October 22. Sept. 25, 2020:The province orders strip clubs to close while also ordering restaurants, bars and other food and drink businesses to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m and close between midnight and 5 a.m. Sept. 25, 2020:Pharmacies in the GTA, Huntsville and Ottawa areas begin to offer coronavirus testing to at-risk, asymptomatic people by appointment only. Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario may refer to: Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2020) Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2021) Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario (2022) This article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names). Dec. 18, 2020:Ford calls an emergency meeting with health officials from across the province to discuss ways to tackle rising hospitalizations from COVID-19 as infections surge. 13, 2021: Ontario says it will add hundreds of critical care beds this week to help with an influx ofCOVID-19cases that is pushing the health-care system to the brink. [38], On January 15, all LTC home residents and staff in Toronto had received at least first doses of the vaccine[39] and on January 19, all LTC home residents and staff in COVID-19 hot spots had received at least first doses of the vaccine, ahead of the January 21 goal date set by the provincial vaccine taskforce. On August 17, the Ontario government had announced that further reopening of Ontario past Step 3 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan had been paused indefinitely, following the start of Ontario's fourth wave, the increasing amount of daily cases, and also citing the increasing spread of the Delta Variant. Oct. 6, 2020:Christopher Saccoccia, also known as Chris Sky, and 34-year-old Jennifer Saccoccia are both charged with failure to comply with an order prohibiting or subjecting to any condition the entry into Canada. Jan. 30, 2021: Ontarios regional public health officials ask the province to prioritize opening schools before lifting other public health restrictions. It marks the first known case of the strain in Ontario. Jan. 23, 2021: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports that a teen has suffered a COVID-19-related death. We have to make sure we social distance, constantly be wearing a mask, and follow the protocols of the chief medical officer. [106], On March 5, Health Canada approved the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for use. [31], The Ontario government, having faced criticism for a slow rollout of vaccinations, announced on January 5 their plan to vaccinate all residents, health workers and essential caregivers in long-term care (LTC) homes by January 21. The order was first lifted on February 10 in Eastern Ontario's Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit, the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Health Unit, and the Renfrew County and District Health Unit. [461], On December 2, one new case of the Omicron variant was reported in the Durham Region. Oct. 10, 2020:Seven new COVID-19-related deaths are announced, bringing the provincial death toll to 3,004. Apr. Jan. 15, 2021:The Federal government announces that Pfizer will cut its vaccine shipments to Canada in half for four weeks as it works to retool its plant. The province issued a statement indicating that Ford was focusing primarily on procuring additional vaccine doses via international partners. May 1, 2020: Ontario government announces that some seasonal businesses (including nurseries) and some essential construction projects can open on May 4 if they follow strict guidelines. All regions were moved to a new sixth level of the response framework, "Shutdown" (white), re-imposing measures that were introduced during the first provincewide shutdown. March 11, 2020:A 77-year-old Barrie man dies, becoming Ontarios first death attributed to COVID-19. Third Ontario lockdown starts Saturday Back to video. 2021. Mike Glover is known for The Drew Berquist Show (2019). Sept. 29, 2020:Canada signs deal to buy up to 7.9 million rapidcoronavirusrapid point of care tests, pending approval from health officials. 29, 2021: The COVID-19-related death toll surpasses 8,000 (8,029) as 41 more deaths were recorded. 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. 21, 2021: Fords office announces he is self-isolating after being in close contact with a staff member in his office who tested positive for COVID-19. [462][463], On November 30, Ontario's death toll reached the 10,000 mark. May 4, 2021: Ontario government issues a new directive for the provinces long-term care homes that will seeCOVID-19restrictions eased after a high uptake of vaccinations. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing stories, delivered to your inbox. Nov. 9, 2020:The province announces1,242 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 85,395. Anyone in contact with Stone or has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R. who died at the Sebastian County jail in August 2021, filed a federal lawsuit in U. June 4, 2020: The province allows short-term rentals to operate including lodges, cabins, cottages, homes and condominiums. Jan. 11, 2021:The death toll in the province reaches 5,012 after 29 more deaths are reported. The impact of lockdown on economic activity has been lower in autumn and winter 2020 and early 2021 than in spring 2020, as people and businesses continue to adapt to life under coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. The 294 cases are the lowest increase daily increase announced since March 31. Nov. 16, 2020: Ontario announces 1,487 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 95,496. Dec. 21, 2020:Doug Ford announces a provincewide shutdown which will begin on Boxing Day and last for four weeks in southern areas of the province and two weeks in northern areas. Feb. 3, 2021: Lecce announced that a large portion of students in southern Ontario who remain out of school will be allowed to return the following Monday. © 2020 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. 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Dec. 18, 2020:The province reports 2,290 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total number of COVID-19 cases to 151,257. 27, 2021: The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario issues a statement saying recent government decisions to loosen dining restrictions as well as allow personal care services to open threatens the provinces health-care system and in-person learning. This comes as. Dec. 29, 2020:With the public in an Ontario-wide lockdown, it learns that Finance Minister Rod Phillips is vacationing in St. Barts. 26, 2021: The Ontario Public School Board Association issues letter to Stephen Lecce stating that teachers should be vaccinated as early as possible in order to keep kids in classrooms. The Ontario government has announced the third state of emergency, and issued a four-week stay-at-home order across the province, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, April 8. Ontario on Thursday will begin a four-week stay-at-home order and close in-store shopping for non-essential retailers, Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday, as the Canadian province battles a surge . 22, 2021: AToronto policespokesperson tells Global News the service is reviewing a video posted on Facebook that appears to show two of its officers engaged in a verbal dispute with police in Aylmer, Ont., after officers in the town charged them and two others for violatingCOVID-19orders at a church. Dec. 28, 2020:Province announces that a total of 13,200 vaccines have been administered in Ontario. [229], On July 16, Ontario entered Step 3 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan that was originally scheduled for July 21.[261]. He tested positive for the virus after coming in close contact with another positive case. [142] Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health[143] and Toronto Public Health made similar orders. Ford Gov't ends COVID isolation NOW PLAYING Ontario's top doctors say there's no need. April 8, 2020:Ontario reports 550 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 21 more deaths, bringing the provincial totals to 5,276 cases and 174 deaths. Students deserve to be in class, Lecce tweeted. [35] Premier Doug Ford hinted at furthering restrictions on top of the already in place Provincewide shutdown. . She initially tested negative for the virus, but a subsequent test at the national lab in Winnipeg came back positive. [111] David Moscrop published an op-ed in the U.S. newspaper The Washington Post calling for Ford to resign, arguing that the pandemic had exacerbated his "extraordinary capacity to alienate, divide and fail", and criticizing him for the aforementioned police measures, restricting outdoor recreation despite many COVID-19 cases being attributed to crowded indoor workplaces such as factories, and repeatedly ignoring calls to implement paid sick leave (with Ford deeming it redundant to the federal, retroactive Canadian Recovery Sickness Benefit). May 6, 2021: Ornge air ambulance, the organization in charge of patient transfers, says it transferred 1,125COVID-19patients in ICUs across Ontario in April and another 183 patients from May 1 to May 5. Free-of-charge rapid antigen test kits are available at malls, retail . Nov. 10, 2020:It is announced that Toronto will enter the red zone under Ontarios recently-introduced coronavirus system in the days that follow. Please read our Commenting Policy first. [72] Also on the same day, the Minister of Health admitted that the province had not met its deadline to vaccinate all long-term care homes, after mistakenly announcing that it had. Jan. 20, 2021:Canada Post says 121 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus at their large Dixie Road facility since Jan. 1. Police will be able to crack down on offenders by fining them Can$750 (US$600).