2021. [228], On June 30, Ontario entered Step 2 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan that was originally scheduled for July 2. 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. 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. Camping and access to beaches will remain closed. Areas with their own portals continue to operate independently. . Ontario also announces 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number to 59. The province issued a statement indicating that Ford was focusing primarily on procuring additional vaccine doses via international partners. The following is a timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario throughout 2021. Police will be able to crack down on offenders by fining them Can$750 (US$600). 29, 2021: Elliott receives a shot of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on camera Monday morning in an effort to assuage concerns about the vaccine. But it's worth noting that these settings were not referred to as a "lockdown" at the time. Mar. Apr. June 7 (Reuters) - Ontario will loosen COVID-19 restrictions starting June 11, three days ahead of schedule, Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday, as infection rates continue to drift lower. Advanced info told us the 2021 Toyota Sienna would be a big redesign, but NO V6, 2nd row seats aren't removable,etc is a big time FAIL! 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. Canada's Second COVID Lockdown. The province also extends the list of non-essential businesses that must close, including non-critical industrial construction projects. Nov. 20, 2020:The Ford government announces it will extend current orders under the Reopening Ontario Act until Dec. 21 due to thecoronavirus pandemic. Boris Johnson announced the need for a third lockdown on January 4, and the lockdown officially started on January 5, 2021. [107], Also on March 5, the Ontario government announced Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound will exit stay-at-home orders in place since January. Sept. 30, 2020:Ontario health officials say the province could see upwards of 1,000 coronaviruscases a day in October, as the second wave is in full swing. May 19, 2020:TheOntario governmentsays an in-class school year will not be able to recommence during the coronavirus pandemic, however, online learning will continue. 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. 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. Jan. 25, 2021:On the one-year anniversary of the first case in Ontario, the province reports 1,958 new cases of thecoronaviruson Monday, bringing the provincial total to 256,960. 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). [155] On April 19, Ford was absent from the legislative session,[157], On April 20, Peel Public Health and Toronto Public Health both issued Section 22 orders mandating that businesses be closed for 10 days (with all employees required to self-isolate for the same period) if they are linked to five or more COVID-19 infections within the past 14 days. Leamington and Kingsville left in Stage 1. [153][154] The policy faced criticism for resembling the past practice of carding, having a disproportionate impact on BIPOC communities, and potentially violating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 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Feb. 1, 2021: Ford government announces provinces first known case of the South African coronavirus variant in Mississauga and officials say there is no known link to travel. Nov. 18, 2020: A day after the provincial government says it is considering a prolonged winter break, it nixes the idea with Lecce saying it is not necessary because current protocols are working. 15, 2021: Nearly 100,000 Ontarians aged 80 and older book COVID-19 vaccine appointments as the province launches its online portal with some glitches. Some are surprised when the list of businesses to close does not include liquor stores, construction projects and realty services. This is the 11th straight day the province has announced more than 1,000 new cases. A lengthy list of other businesses will be allowed to get underway the following Tuesday. Sept. 20, 2020:Christine Elliott announces the province has conducted more than 40,000 tests in a 24-hour period. 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. Mar. "[110], On March 29, per a recommendation issued by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), Ontario and other provinces suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for patients younger than 55 years old, due to concerns over a rare side effect of blood clots with low blood platelets. 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. Dec. 31, 2020:Up to 300 residents of Castleview Wychwood Towers in Toronto become the first to be recieve the Moderna vaccine. 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. The provincial total now jumps to 250 active cases. No fines are laid. Vulnerable seniors, their caregivers, and health-care workers are among those who will get it first. Timeline of UK coronavirus lockdowns, March 2020 to March 2021 . Jan. 16, 2021:The Ontario government extends the window for the second dose of COVID-19vaccinations in order to account forPfizer-BioNtechshipment and delivery delays. 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. Millions of people shielding from coronavirus will be able to leave their homes from April 1. [161], On April 22, in his first media appearance since April 16, Premier Ford admitted that the government "made a mistake" and "went too far" with the measures they had announced on April 16. A day later, hardware and safety supply stores can open. May 6, 2021: A COVID-19 outbreak at a Kingston construction site spreads to a total of 61 people. 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. "[145], The province also announced that it would offer vaccinations to all adults within specific hotspot areas, identified by postal codes. 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. [145] Ford explained that "the situation is evolving rapidly, hour by hour. The stay-at-home order is expected to be lifted in most of Ontario on February 16, excluding Peel, Toronto, and York, and any other area where the province believes it is not yet safe to lift the order. On September 1, the Ontario government had announced that a Vaccine Certification System would begin rolling out in Ontario province-wide in two phases in order to access non-essential businesses in Ontario, such as gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theatres, and concert halls. We need to move quickly and decisively. Lockdown / restrictions introduced Lockdown restrictions eased PM / government announcements Legislation / emergency powers 8 March Planned return to school for primary and secondary school students in . Ahead of April 12, this comes next Monday (Easter Monday). Here's how the city's six lockdowns unfolded. All of Ontario is now staying in lockdown until at least Jan. 23 When the new blanket lockdown for Ontario was initially announced last month, the plan was for regions in the north of the. 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. Apr. Sept. 15, 2020:Ontario reports251 new cases of the novelcoronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 45,068. 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). March 23, 2020:Ford orders the closure of all non-essential businesses across the province for 14 days. May 10, 2020: Ontario reports 294 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 20,238. [140][141] On April 5, Peel Medical Officer of Health Lawrence Loh issued an order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act to close all area schools beginning April 6. Government says that it cut back on administering doses over holidays to prevent staffing shortages in hospitals and long-term-care homes. Apr. June 15, 2020:Province announces that several regions including Durham, York, Hamilton, Sarnia-Lambton and Niagara are allowed to enter into Stage 2 of its recovery plan. Mar. Toronto, Peel and Windsor remain in Phase 1 however. street, Markham caregiver plans to travel, possibly buy new home after $60M lottery win, 25-year-old man who survived B.C. 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. [150], In a news conference, Premier Ford announced that the stay-at-home order will be extended through at least May 20, and that it would also include additional capacity restrictions for retail, the closure of all outdoor recreation amenities, and a prohibition of non-essential interprovincial land travel into Ontario. Lumber Cost Per Square Foot 2022) This deck is made from a blend of 30 to 50 percent recycled plastic with real wood fibers, and is virtually indestructible. Dec. 18, 2020:The province reports 2,290 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total number of COVID-19 cases to 151,257. Phase one (primarily allowing retails and reopening more outdoor settings with restrictions). [229], On July 16, Ontario entered Step 3 of the Roadmap To Reopen plan that was originally scheduled for July 21.[261]. 30, 2021:Lecce states that education workers across the province will be eligible as early as the week of May 3. 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. Mar. March 18: Canada. On March 30, Ontario changed how it counted recovered cases (counting all people 14 days past symptom onset as recovered). [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]. Apr. Oct. 25, 2020: Ontario reports over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time. [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. 41 Comments . [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. June 11, 2020:Province announces cautious restart plan to allow visitors back into the provinces long-term care homes beginning June 18. Nov. 5, 2020:Ontario reports 998 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 80,690. Stores and non-essential businesses may be closed or may have reduced hours. While announcing the decision, the Ontario premier also tells families to travel and have fun on March break. [74], On March 3, the first Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines arrived in Canada, and were distributed to Ontario. June 9, 2020:Province announces daycares can open the following Friday although few, if any, are able to given the short notice and lengthy set of adjustments needed. He also says those over the age of 79 will start vaccinations at that point. Source: www.elle.com. Mar. Toronto, York, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound remain in lockdown. Dec. 26, 2020:Ontario confirms Canadas first known cases of the U.K. coronavirus variant involving a couple from Durham Region who were in contact with a recent traveller from the U.K. Dec. 26, 2020:A province-wide lockdown gets underway with a higher level of restrictions being placed on the southern portion of the province for four weeks while the less populous northern portion of Ontario being shutdown for just two weeks. Colorectal cancer cases rising among younger adults in Canada and U.S. Angry parents speak out on their daughter who froze to death on N.S. Oct. 13, 2020:Ontario reports 746 new positive tests for the coronavirus. There was a massive drop in things like colds when lockdown started because it wasn't being transmitted, but there was an even bigger spike in people getting seriously knocked down by them when lockdown ended because their immune .