Ontario Premier Doug Ford is once again extending many of its COVID-19 restrictions for another 30 days.
The announcement from the province says most of the orders under the Reopening Ontario Act will be in effect until February 19th.
Those include the province’s ability to limit public gatherings and manage outbreaks in long-term care homes and hospitals.
“Extending these orders ensures the necessary tools remain in place to help respond to the disturbing increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and provide safeguards for Ontarians, especially our vulnerable populations,” says Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “Our government will continue to take the actions needed to preserve our health care capacity and protect Ontarians until everyone can be vaccinated.”
The orders can be extended for 30 days at a time.
The province is currently under a stay-at-home order, which is in effect until February 11.
