To reduce the spread of COVID-19 throughout the province, the Ontario government in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts have declared a second provincial emergency.
As of Jan. 14, a stay at home order is in effect. This means everyone needs to stay home except for essential purposes, such as:
The declaration of the second provincial emergency means that the COVID-19 response framework is paused.
The provincewide shutdown will continue with stronger public health and workplace safety measures.
Businesses permitted to be open under the second provincial emergency must follow sector specific public health and workplace safety measures. See the full list of public health measures, restrictions and essential businesses under the second provincial emergency. Additional guidance is provided below.
For more information, call the Info-Line at 905-688-8248, press 7 or toll-free at 1-888-505-6074.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
For more information, call the Info-Line at 905-688-8248 press 7 or toll-free at 1-888-505-6074.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
Contact your affiliated college / board / association for specific COVID-19 guidelines, and infection prevention and control requirements.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
Outdoor playgrounds and play structures are open. Physical distancing of at least two metres must be in place at all indoor playgrounds and play structures, except between individuals from the same household.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
For more information, call the Info-Line at 905-688-8248 press 7 or toll-free at 1-888-505-6074.
For more information, call the Info-Line at 905-688-8248 press 7 or toll-free at 1-888-505-6074.
For more information, call the Info-Line at 905-688-8248 press 7 or toll-free at 1-888-505-6074
For more information, contact your local municipality.
For more information, contact your local municipality.
The following approach will apply to publicly-funded and private elementary and secondary learning, with the exception of First Nation and federally-operated schools:
For Niagara-specific information or questions, visit schools during COVID-19.
Post-secondary institutions
For more information, call the Info-Line at 905-688-8248 press 7 or toll-free at 1-888-505-6074.