Ontario reports 315 new COVID-19 cases, will lower limits on gatherings in some regions

Cases in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa still make up bulk of the daily count.

Ontario will lower the limits on social gatherings in a bid to stem a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, but isn't yet saying when the new health guidelines will be available.

The current limit on social gatherings is 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors.

As for the specifics around the measure, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will be discussing the issue with his cabinet and will be talking with local mayors and medical officers before going ahead with the plan.


Ottawa Valley school first to close in Ontario following COVID-19 outbreak

Classes at Fellowes High School halted Wednesday after 3rd staff member tests positive

Health officials have shut down a high school in the Ottawa Valley after a third staff member tested positive for COVID-19 — making it the first school in Ontario to close since the new school year began.

All in-person classes at Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Ont., were halted Wednesday after the latest case was linked to two previous ones, also involving staff members.

In an emailed statement to CBC News, Renfrew County District School Board spokesperson Jonathan Laderoute said the closure will remain in place until further notice.


Two-week national lockdown recommended by UK government's Sage advisory body

Sage is recommending a two-week national lockdown in October to stem the rise in coronavirus cases




ontario: Ontario reports 315 new COVID-19 cases, will lower limits on gatherings in some regions
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-september-16-covid-update-1.5726014


ottawa: Ottawa Valley school first to close in Ontario following COVID-19 outbreak
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/fellowes-high-school-pembroke-ontario-closed-covid19-1.5726618


wales: Two-week national lockdown recommended by UK government's Sage advisory body
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/two-week-national-lockdown-recommended-18954481