As was said here:
Premier Doug Ford is touting Ontario's "robust" testing record, which has now surpassed four million tests, just days after eliminating walk-in testing in favour of a by-appointment system.
"We have eliminated the long lineups," Ford said at a news conference Tuesday, saying the province cleared its testing backlog by 40 per cent by pausing appointments for a day and limiting tests for asymptomatic people.
The premier added that those who need an appointment will get one — that's despite reports of extremely long wait times for booking a test in some areas as the province shifts from physical lines to virtual ones.
Ford also responded to questions about confusion around social gathering rules ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend.
"I'll be very frank, I'm hearing the total opposite," he said when asked about what some see as mixed messaging. "We're flattening the curve and we're putting the protocols in."
That was three days ago.
Now:
Ontario is imposing new restrictions in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The restrictions will prohibit indoor dining at restaurants and bars, and close gyms, movie theatres and casinos.
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