Ontario Will Only Be Getting 500 Cases A Day By July If Reopening Is Pushed To Mid-June

Officials just revealed details about what a "partial reopening" should look like in mid-June.

Ontario Will Only Be Getting 500 Cases A Day By July If Reopening Is Pushed To Mid-June
celliottability | Instagram
Toronto Associate Editor

On Thursday, May 20, provincial health officials released Ontario's latest COVID-19 modelling, which says that delaying reopening until mid-June could will set the province up for just 500 cases a day by July.

The data compared two scenarios — a June 2 and June 16 reopening date — based on Ontario's continued rate of 100,000 to 150,000 vaccinations a day.

If the province continues with its plan to lift the stay-at-home order on June 2, there will reportedly be around 1,000 COVID-19 cases per day into July. However, if the province pushes its reopening plans to June 16, that number will drop to 500 a day.

Officials recommend a partial reopening come mid-June, which might include retail, schools, and outdoor amenities. Ford is set to announce Ontario's reopening plan at 3 p.m. on Thursday and it is reportedly set to begin mid-June, according to CP24.

The province is apparently stepping away from the previous colour-coded framework and replacing it with a new strategy based on various sectors.


TorontoCanadaNewsNews
  • Alex Arsenych
    Toronto Associate EditorAlex Arsenych (she/her) was a Calgary-based Associate Editor at Narcity Canada, covering everything from what's trending across the country to what's happening near you. On top of her Bachelor of Journalism, Alex graduated with a history degree from the University of Toronto. She's passionate about past and present events and how they shape our world. Alex has been published at Now Magazine, Much, MTV, and MTV Canada.

Ontario to move northwest regions to permanent daylight time

Ontario northwest region to end time changes

Rides closed at Canadian theme parks after deadly fall from Six Flags coaster in U.S.

Rides closed at theme parks after deadly U.S. fall

Ontario is home to Canada's only elevated park and it gazes over a colourful autumn valley

You can take in the views from above. 🍂

This majestic waterfall 1 hour from Toronto is the best alternative to Niagara Falls

It's surrounded by beautiful autumn scenery.

This lakeside village near Ottawa is bathed in fall colours and feels like a trip to Vermont

It's perfect for a quick fall day trip. 🍂

This is your last chance to get money from a $7.5M plant-based beverage class action lawsuit

You could receive $400 to $7,000 for less serious injuries.

I moved to Canada from Ukraine 4 years ago — These 7 things still completely surprise me

I've made Canada my home, but there are some Canadian habits I may never understand! 🫣

Ontario is home to Canada's most beautiful village and it's stunning in the fall

It has charming streets and cozy autumn vibes.

6 funny differences I noticed as a Canadian travelling in Europe that you wouldn't expect

Some of these I learned the hard way. 🇨🇦

Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum

PM Thanksgiving message addresses Alta. referendum