Ontario Prohibits Gatherings of More Than Five (5) People with Strict Exceptions

Stronger action required to stop the spread of COVID-19

March 28, 2020 9:15 P.M. Office of the Premier

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government is taking immediate and decisive action to further stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians.

Based on the best advice of Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is issuing a new emergency order under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to prohibit organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people, effective immediately.

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Jennifer Bennett