The Ontario government is extending its COVID-19 emergency orders until April 23 — and adding some new ones — as the provincial case count rises by 411 people to 6,648. Since the end of January, 744 health-care workers have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ontario. (CBC)Province adds new emergency measuresIn addition to existing measures, Ontario announced new emergency orders on Saturday, including:Forbidding camping on Crown land. All previous COVID-19 emergency orders will remain in place, including closing non-essential workplaces and restricting group gatherings. The response has lead to 7,500 emergency supply submissions and $90 million in medical equipment purchases, Ford said.

Source: CBC News April 11, 2020 13:41 UTC