TORONTO — The closure of all non-essential businesses in the province to help curb the spread of COVID-19 will take effect later today.
Premier Doug Ford announced the closures Monday to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
The closures start tonight at 11:59 p.m. and will last for at least 14 days.
The government says that Ontarians will still have access to grocery stores and pharmacies, and their power and telecommunications will continue to run.
Businesses that support IT infrastructure service providers, power generation, natural gas distribution and clean drinking water will also stay open.
Ontario reported 78 new COVID-19 cases Monday — the largest increase in a day so far — bringing the provincial total to 503, including six deaths and eight cases that have fully resolved.
Nothing even closed! Same things as the days before. Just smoke and mirrors saying all non essential.
Shane Rouleau , our jewellery store was closed today also hair salons and spas.
Kathy Vert Poluck Just some salons, no? I see some still staying open.
We closed our stores days ago but see many businesses staying open because of technicalities basically. 😞
Beth Davison , I’m not sure what technicalities a salon could have, but they are supposed to be closed or threatened with a fine. I heard some salons got calls to make sure they were closed. It’s sad if all aren’t made to play by the rules.
I’m still working
Not enough closures to make a difference
Will they say what the non essential businesses are???
Claudia Zapp Orr https://saultonline.com/2020/03/whats-essential-a-look-at-businesses-that-can-stay-open-in-ontario/
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