Ontario extends pause on reopening plan indefinitely as COVID-19 situation worsens

Ontario is extending its pause indefinitely on moving to the next step of the reopening plan as COVID-19 cases continue to increase.

On Nov. 15, capacity limits were supposed to be lifted in remaining high-risk settings where proof of vaccination is required. 

That was delayed at least 28 days on Nov. 10 due to an increase in cases. 

On Tuesday, the government announced the pause would continue in order to monitor trends in public health and learn more about the Omicron variant. 

No date has been given for when lifting these restrictions will be reassessed.