Canada’s COVID-19 quarantine hotels are now mandatory for international air travellers. Here’s what you need to know
Mr. Ford’s cabinet met Wednesday to discuss the possibility of a new provincewide lockdown or other changes to Ontario’s colour-coded levels of pandemic rules. Ontario had recently loosened limits for its grey zones and other regions, allowing some businesses to open. Hospitals in the province reported 421 patients in their intensive-care units – the highest number since the pandemic began – and infections continue to climb.
“Bravo champion. Everyone has nice biceps but now people are sick,” said Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume. “I’m very, very concerned to see the cases go up. I’m very concerned to see the ICU capacity,” Mr. Ford said. “And we all have to be vigilant.” He also said there needs to be sufficient screening, safety measures and paid sick leave for those in high-risk occupations.