The Ontario government has ordered the shutdown of all outdoor recreation amenities in the province as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The order is part of the provincial government’s extension of the declaration of emergency, which will now be in effect until April 13. “Based on the best medical advice available, we are taking further steps today to protect the health and safety of all Ontarians by closing outdoor recreational amenities, like sports fields and playgrounds, and extending our emergency orders to save lives,” Premier Doug Ford wrote in a statement released Monday evening. “We all need to work together and do our part to stop COVID-19 by staying home, practising physical distancing, and avoiding social