Ontario extends emergency orders to June 19
TORONTO — The Ontario government has again extended the length of current emergency orders.
On June 6, Premier Doug Ford announced that current emergency orders, including the closure of outdoor playgrounds and swimming pools, and the prohibition of social gatherings of more than five people, have been extended to June 19.
"It is critical that we keep these emergency orders in place so we can continue to reopen the province gradually and safely," said Ford.
"We are not out of the woods yet, and this deadly virus still poses a serious risk. We encourage businesses to begin preparing to reopen, so when the time comes, they will be able to protect employees, consumers and the general public."
Officials are still encouraging all Ontarians to continue following public health guidelines like practising physical distancing, wearing a mask and regularly washing hands.
A full list of orders that have been extended can be found on province’s website.
These orders were initially issued on March 17 when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
They have been extended several times, most recently on May 27 when they were extended to June 9.
