Ontario is moving three regions into new COVID-19 levels starting Monday to force tougher restrictions on businesses and residents in parts of the province.
Middlesex-London Health Unit and Thunder Bay District Health Unit will move to Orange-Restrict while Halliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit are moving to Yellow-Protect on December 7.
By taking proactive action and moving these regions to a higher level in the framework, it aims on helping reduce transmission in the community and avoid broader closures. The health and well-being of Ontarians remain the top priority.
The York Region which is teetering on the edge of being moved to lockdown has avoided moving to that level this week.
The additional restrictions that would accompany a formal lockdown designation such as the closure of bars, restaurants, gyms, and personal care services may not have much effect in the region.
All other health units will remain at their current level which includes Toronto and Peel Region in lockdown. Once a region is moved into a new level of the tiered framework, they are generally kept there for at least 28 days.
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