Ontario Province To Enter “Hard Lockdown” On 12/26

December 22, 2020 Coronavirus, Government

The Guardian reports:

Canada’s most populous province is to enter a “hard lockdown” as Ontario experiences an alarming rate of new coronavirus cases before the Christmas holidays.

“Thousands of lives are at stake now,” said Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, on Monday, as he announced a slate of new restrictions that go into effect on Boxing Day. “If we fail to take action now, the consequences could be catastrophic.

Ford cited a spike in cases for the new measures, calling the decision a necessary move. “Make no mistake, thousands of lives are at stake right now,” he said.

Ontario premier warns Quebecers will come ‘in droves’ if Ottawa’s not in lockdown https://t.co/9qefUglAqN pic.twitter.com/m2F8UYD92K

— CTV Montreal (@CTVMontreal) December 21, 2020

#BREAKING: Ontario will go into a province-wide lockdown on Dec. 26, forcing nearly all non-essential businesses to close.https://t.co/JJIMlwD5aN

— CTV Toronto (@CTVToronto) December 21, 2020