The Ontario government announced it's extending all current emergency orders until June 9 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The province is enforcing emergency orders under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act due to the ongoing outbreak.
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Current emergency orders include the closure of outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment, public swimming pools and outdoor water facilities, as well as bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery. Additionally, there continue to be restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules remain in place for long-term care homes and congregate settings like retirement homes and women's shelters.
"We are extending these emergency orders to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families as we begin to gradually and safely reopen our province," said Premier Doug Ford.
"To build on the progress we have made to contain COVID-19, people should continue to follow these simple public health guidelines, practise physical distancing, wear a mask when it is a challenge to physical distance, and wash their hands regularly. If you think you have COVID-19 or may have been exposed to the virus, go to an assessment centre and get tested. Please stay safe."
The following emergency orders have been extended until June 9, 2020:
Closure of EstablishmentsProhibiting Organized Public Events, Certain GatheringsWork Deployment Measures for Health Care WorkersDrinking Water Systems and Sewage WorksElectronic ServiceWork Deployment Measures in Long -Term Care HomesClosure of Places of Non-Essential BusinessesTraffic ManagementStreamlining Requirements for Long-Term Care HomesProhibition on Certain Persons Charging Unconscionable Prices for Necessary GoodsClosure of Outdoor Recreational AmenitiesEnforcement of OrdersWork Deployment Measures for Boards of HealthWork Deployment Measures in Retirement HomesAccess to COVID-19 Status Information by Specified PersonsService Agencies Providing Services and Supports to Adults with Developmental DisabilitiesPickup and Delivery of CannabisSignatures in Wills and Powers of AttorneyUse of Force and Firearms in Policing ServicesChild Care FeesAgreements Between Health Service Providers and Retirement HomesTemporary Health or Residential FacilitiesClosure of Public Lands for Recreational CampingWork Deployment Measures for Service Agencies Providing Violence Against Women Residential Services and Crisis Line ServicesLimiting Work to a Single Long-Term Care HomeWork Deployment Measures for District Social Services Administration BoardsDeployment of Employees of Service Provider OrganizationsWork Deployment Measures for MunicipalitiesLimiting Work to a Single Retirement HomeWork Deployment Measures for Mental Health and Addictions AgenciesCongregate Care SettingsAccess to Personal Health Information by Means of the Electronic Health RecordCertain Persons Enabled to Issue Medical Certificates of DeathHospital Credentialing ProcessesEducation SectorManagement of Long-term Care Homes in OutbreakThe following orders have also been extended:
Electricity Price for RPP Consumers (until May 31, 2020)Global Adjustment for Market Participants and Consumers (until June 1, 2020)This comes as the province has reported 26,191 COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, May 26. Of the total cases, 19,958 have recovered and 2,123 have died.