The state of emergency and stay-at-home order in Ontario have been extended two weeks, said Premier Doug Ford today.
The measures were put in place last week and were slated to end May 6. It will now be in place for at least six weeks (until May 20).
More restrictions have also been put in place.
Ford said some of the new restrictions are outdoor gatherings being limited to members of your household. All non-essential construction is closed. Places of worship are also reduced to 10 people indoors.
Capacity limits for all indoor settings such as grocery stores or corner stores is limited to 25 per cent amenities.
Outdoor amenities such as basketball courts or golf clubs are closed.
Checkpoints are also going to be set up at inter-provincial border crossings.
The province is also giving "special authority" to police to enforce the stay-at-home order. Police will be allowed to stop individuals who are not at a residence to ask them where their home is and why they are out.
Those who do not comply with such police requests can be fined under the Emergency Management and Protection Act.
The third state of emergency was declared in Ontario April 7. Another stay-at-home order took effect April 8.
Earlier this week, it was announced schools are moving to remote learning after this week's April break.
A record 4,812 new COVID-19 cases were reported by Ontario Public Health today. The previous record was registered yesterday, when there were 4,736 new cases.
Check back for more details on the restrictions and new measures.
