Ford to give announcement this afternoon as Toronto enters another lockdown

Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement this afternoon as Toronto and Peel Region enter another lockdown.

Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health.

On Monday, Toronto and Peel entered another lockdown to curb the resurgence of cases.

Now, there will be no indoor private gatherings, and individuals who live alone may have close contact with one other household.

Outdoor gatherings can have a maximum of 10 people, and restaurants must continue to close indoor dining but can do take out and delivery — outdoor dining is also prohibited.

Religious services and weddings must be restricted to 10 people indoors physically distance and 10 outdoors.

The daily briefing will take place at 1 pm from Queen’s Park.