Full list of new COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Ontario

Full rundown of new measures in Ontario Here is a full rundown of the new measures being implemenented by the Ontario government as COVID-19 case counts surge.

TORONTO — The Ontario government has unveiled new public health restrictions in the face of growing COVID-19 case numbers and deaths throughout the province.

Starting Jan. 14, at 12:01 a.m., a host of new measures will take effect aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.

The announcement comes as the government introduces a second state of emergency in the province.

As well, in new modelling data released Tuesday, health officials now say that without “significant reductions in contacts,” Ontario’s health system will be overwhelmed and mortality related to COVID-19 will exceed the first wave totals, even with their vaccination efforts in place.

CTV News Toronto has compiled a list of the new restrictions here:

Stay-at-home order

Outdoor gatherings limited

School closures extended in COVID-19 hot spots

New guidance on mask use

Retail hours slashed

Non-essential construction limited

New Enforcement Measures

The government has also introduced new enforcement measures to ensure that the enhanced public health restrictions are observed across the province.

Premier Doug Ford says that all enforcement and provincial offences officers, including the Ontario Provincial Police, local police forces, bylaw officers, and provincial workplace inspectors, will have the authority to issue to tickets to individuals found in contravention with the stay-at-home order or mask covering guidelines.

Additionally, retail operators and companies who do not enforce the mask covering measures will also be at risk of such a fine.