Prognosis
Ontario Locks Down With Virus ‘Killing Faster and Younger’
- Almost half new ICU patients in Canadian province are under 60
- ‘This is a new pandemic. We are now fighting a new enemy.’
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Ontario declared a four-week state of emergency after hitting a record for the number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care, driven by virus strains that are more contagious and dangerous.
The order imposes restrictions on businesses and residents across the Canadian province of 14.7 million people, beginning April 3. Restaurants won’t be allowed to serve customers except for takeout and delivery orders; indoor public events are banned, with a few exceptions. Supermarkets and pharmacies will operate at 50% capacity and other retailers at 25%.