... Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds his daily COVID-19 press conference at the Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park in ⦠TORONTO -- Ontario is now urging people across the province to stay home except for essential purposes and has announced the three COVID-19 hotspots will revert to ⦠On Friday, the Ontario government announced it ⦠If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in contact with a positive case, get tested; Have close contact only with individuals in your household; Wash hands frequently; Cover coughs and sneezes; Avoid touching your eyes and mouth; In public indoor spaces, wear a face covering or non-medical mask; Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces The senior health official acknowledged that inoculation would be voluntary, but encouraged âeveryone who is able to, to have the vaccination,â noting that there could be consequences for those ⦠Tougher COVID-19 restrictions come into effect Monday in three regions of Ontario. Action is being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable people TORONTO â The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical officers of health, and other health experts, is moving seven public health regions to new levels with stronger public health measures, including Windsor-Essex County Health [â¦] Published Monday, December 7, 2020 5:40AM EST TORONTO -- Tighter public health restrictions come into effect in three Ontario regions today in a bid to stem the spread of COVID-19. TORONTO â The Ontario government is tightening restrictions on three more regions in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Ontarioâs health minister says residents who choose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine could face certain restrictions. Ontario announces new restrictions and steep fines amid Covid-19 surge This article is more than 2 months old Premier Doug Ford to limit size of ⦠More COVID-19 restrictions loom across Ontario after new cases leap by 25% in a week. No one will be forced to receive a coronavirus jab, but people who refuse to get vaccinated could be deprived of certain freedoms, Ontarioâs Health Minister Christine Elliott has cautioned. They come as the province broke through another record over ⦠Tighter COVID-19 restrictions go into effect for 3 Ontario regions. Christine Elliott says the province will not make the shot mandatory, but some activities like travel or access to communal spaces such as movie theatres could eventually be restricted for those who opt not to get immunized. -- Ontario is tightening restrictions across Simcoe Muskoka amid surging COVID-19 cases across Simcoe County in recent weeks. OTTAWA -- Starting today, new COVID-19 restrictions are in place for parts of eastern Ontario. Moving into the ⦠restrictions ⢠Karaoke permitted, with restrictions (including no private rooms) ⢠Require patron contact info (one per party) ⢠No buffet style service ⢠Night clubs only permitted to operate as restaurant or bar ⢠Line-ups/patrons congregating outside venues managed by venue; 2m distance and face covering required