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Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
March 30, 2020 8:45 P.M.
TORONTO — In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Government of Ontario has extended the Declaration of Emergency and associated emergency measures, including the closure of non-essential workplaces and restrictions on social gatherings. In addition, Ontario is issuing a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to close all outdoor recreational amenities, such as sports fields and playgrounds, effective immediately. These actions are based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Ontario Increasing Health and Safety Measures to Better Protect Frontline Nurses from COVID-19
March 30, 2020 3:58 P.M.
TORONTO — Ontario is taking further action to protect frontline nurses and to recognize their clinical training and experience to help to keep Ontarians and hospitals safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Ontario Protecting Seniors During the COVID-19 Outbreak
March 30, 2020 1:30 P.M.
TORONTO — The Ontario government is working with businesses, volunteer organizations and non-profits to make it easier for Ontario's seniors to self-isolate and practice physical distancing during this unprecedented time by ensuring they can receive the support they need to stay safe and healthy. Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health is strongly urging those over the age of 70 or those with compromised immune systems or underlying medical conditions to stay at home.
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Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
March 30, 2020 12:40 P.M.
TORONTO — Today, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement in response to COVID-19:
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Ontario Enhancing Public Reporting about COVID-19
March 30, 2020 10:55 A.M.
TORONTO — Ontario is enhancing the public information it provides about the status of COVID-19. As the outbreak evolves, Ontario has launched a new dedicated web page and is changing how COVID-19 cases are being reported to provide a more relevant summary of data from Public Health Ontario that offers expanded information every day at 10:30 a.m.
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Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction Sites
March 29, 2020 1:00 P.M.

TORONTO — Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement today regarding health and safety on construction sites:
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Ontario Prohibits Gatherings of More Than Five People with Strict Exceptions
March 28, 2020 9:15 P.M.
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government is taking immediate and decisive action to further stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians.
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Ontario Taking Emergency Measures to Support Long-Term Care Homes During COVID-19
March 28, 2020 4:30 P.M.
Today, the Government of Ontario is implementing a new emergency order to ensure that staffing and resources are available to help care for and protect long-term care residents during the COVID-19 crisis. These temporary measures provide further flexibility for long-term care homes and allow homes to redirect their staffing and financial resources to essential tasks.
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Ontario Protecting Consumers from Price Gouging
March 28, 2020 1:00 P.M.
TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford announced new penalties to combat price gouging and hold offenders accountable for raising prices significantly on the necessary goods Ontarians need to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19.
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Ontario Protecting Supply Chains To Support COVID-19 Emergency Response
March 28, 2020 11:00 A.M.
TORONTO - Ontario continues to take important steps to protect the province's supply chain and make sure the heroes on the front lines have the essential goods and services they need in the fight against COVID-19 like ventilators, masks and swabs.
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UPDATED: Ontario Enabling Financial Relief for Businesses
March 26, 2020 3:20 P.M.
TORONTO - The Ontario Government is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will see premium payments deferred for six months for all businesses in the province.
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Ontario Provides $3.3 Billion More to Increase Health Care Capacity
March 26, 2020 1:00 P.M.
TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing an additional $3.3 billion to support frontline health care workers and increase health care capacity in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This funding will allow the province to take immediate action to increase the number of assessment centres, add more acute care and critical care beds, improve testing and provide more protective equipment for frontline workers.
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Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
March 25, 2020 4:00 P.M.
TORONTO — Today, Finance Minister Rod Phillips released Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 (March 2020 Economic and Fiscal Update).
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Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open at 1-888-444-3659
March 25, 2020 9:45 A.M.
The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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Two Deaths in Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Related to COVID-19
March 24, 2020 8:25 P.M.
TORONTO — Today, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, issued the following statement in response to two deaths in Ontario long-term care homes related to COVID-19:
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