Ontario Is Issuing An Emergency Alert Reminding Everyone To Stay Home

The order started today.
Ontario Stay-At-Home Order Has The Government Sending An Emergency Alert Today
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Residents of the province will be reminded of the new Ontario stay-at-home order via their phones on Thursday morning. 

At 10 a.m., an emergency alert will be issued to cellular devices, television and radio stations. 

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January 14 at 12:01 a.m. Ontario Stay-At-Home Order came into effect. 

In the message, Ontarians are reminded that as of today, you must stay home unless leaving for essential trips. 

"A stay-at-home order is in effect. Only leave home for essential purposes such as food, healthcare, exercise or work. It’s the law. Stay home, stay safe, save lives," read the alert. 

Earlier this week, the government announced the new order as an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations and restaurants doing delivery will not be affected by these new rules. 

However, more non-essential stores such as hardware stores and alcohol retailers will be forced to close by 8 p.m. 

Residents are being reminded to only leave their house when absolutely needed and work from home if possible. 

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  • Allysha Howse
    Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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