coronavirus cases, Global News has learned the cabinet is being urged to declare a state of emergency.Multiple sources familiar with the deliberations and not authorized to speak publicly told Global News the declaration is one of several initiatives being debated by the Ontario cabinet.
As of Monday night, cabinet deliberations were still underway and a final list of restrictions wasn’t settled upon. The sources noted there was a chance there could be further changes to what was tentatively discussed and agreed on.
Ontario surpasses 5,000 total COVID-19-related deaths, adds 3,338 new coronavirus cases However, Global News learned rules for retail operators allowed to remain open for business during the current shutdown will likely be.