TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford’s message to cottagers in advance of the May long weekend is that “there will be plenty of long weekends to come.” Ford had a call Wednesday afternoon with cottage country mayors and says they are asking people to hold off on travelling to their regions.

A statement from Ford today doesn’t explicitly advise cottagers not to visit their seasonal properties, but says there will be many other opportunities to do so, and right now health and safety is the province’s focus.

However, he also says those who do travel to their cottages should continue public health measures such as not holding public gatherings, practising physical distancing and avoiding non-essential travel. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for

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Coronavirus outbreak: Doug Ford comments on CNE closure, says it is ‘really going to be missed’

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario to announce three-stage reopening plan as state of emergency extended

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Premier Doug Ford to announce plans Thursday for Ontario to enter ‘Stage 1’ of reopening

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Coronavirus: Ontario NDP calls for public inquiry into long-term care, but Ford won’t commit

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Coronavirus: Ontario stores reopen for curbside pickup, delivery

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