As the province continues to lift restrictions related to COVID-19, the Premier says if he sees a spike in cases he won’t hesitate to return to previous pandemic precautions.
Doug Ford says they are watching the daily coronavirus numbers like a hawk.
“If the cases are going up, it will be concerning, to say the least. I won’t hesitate to roll things back again,” Ford stressed.
Ford went on to say, “we are going to keep an eye on it, and if we see numbers spike we will roll things back in a heartbeat. I’m not going to chance it.”
The provincial government took time today to tell residents if they can’t maintain physical distancing that they should ensure that they are wearing a proper mask.
The Ministry of Health released the following face-covering recommendations:
- Wear your face covering safely and snugly to cover your nose and mouth, without any gaps. Ensure your face covering is made of at least two layers of tightly-woven material and can be cleaned multiple times without losing its shape;
- Medical masks, such as surgical and N95 masks, should be reserved for use by health care workers, those providing direct care, first responders and individuals who are ill and must leave their home for essential reasons such as seeking medical care, picking up medication or groceries;
- Face coverings should not be placed on or used by children under the age of two; anyone who has trouble breathing; and anyone who is unable to remove it without assistance.
