A provincewide stay-at-home order? We’ll find out today if the rumours are true.
Sources say the Ford government is set to announce a provincewide, month-long stay-at-home order similar to what was enacted in January in a bid to stem the third wave of COVID-19.
It would reportedly take effect at midnight tonight and close all retail outlets for in-person shopping other than grocery stores and pharmacies.
Sources also say big box stores will be allowed to open for sale of essential goods only with other aisles blocked off, for the first time ever, while all other retailers would be restricted to curbside pickup.
The Premier is scheduled to make an announcement at 2 this afternoon and the order is expected to last four weeks until May 6.
