Stay-at-home order ends in Ontario but most other public health restrictions remain

Ontario’s stay-at-home order lifts Wednesday, but most other public health measures are staying in place.

The order enacted in April asked residents to only leave home for reasons deemed essential like exercise, grocery shopping or seeking health care.

As of June 2, that rule is no longer in effect. But other measures like the five-person limit on outdoor gatherings and restrictions on in-person retail and other businesses remain.

A new day in Ontario as the #StayAtHome order ends. The ban on residential evictions is also over, but all other public health measures remain in place. You can now travel to a secondary home, but still no indoor gatherings outside of households. More on @morninglive @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/5ANhKz1tQV

— Matt Ingram (@MattIngramNEWS) June 2, 2021

The province is aiming to start reopening the economy later this month with looser rules on businesses and outdoor activities.

Officials say the pandemic situation is improving but it’s not time to lift restrictions.

Meanwhile, Premier Doug Ford will be making an announcement Wednesday afternoon on whether or not schools will reopen to in-person learning.

He will be joined by Health Minister Christine Elliott and Education Minister Stephen Lecce.