Ford Is Ready To Shut Ontario Down Again If COVID-19 Numbers Keep Getting Worse (VIDEO)

Over 300 new cases were reported today.
Ontario Editor

The provincial government is preparing for the second wave as Ontario's COVID-19 cases continue to rise. 

In a press conference on Monday, Ford stated that his government was working towards a plan to keep Ontarians safe.

This includes shutting down the province again if necessary. 

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We will take every step necessary including further shutdowns.


Premier Doug Ford

"Today's numbers are a cause for concern for all of us," Ford stated in regards to the 313 new cases that were reported today.  

"Let me be crystal clear, every option in on the table. [...] The second wave of COVID-19 is a scenario we have been prepared for all summer long." 

Ford said that if another lockdown reoccurs, it will be looked at in a regional approach. 

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  • 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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