The emergency orders in Ontario have been extended to June 30.
According to the government, extending the emergency order ensures they have the tools to "safely and gradually reopen the province, while continuing to support frontline health care workers and protect vulnerable populations".
This week the number of COVID-19 cases being reported by Public Health Ontario has been on a downward trend. For the past three days, the number of new cases being reported daily has been under 200.
"Extending these emergency orders gives our frontline health care providers the necessary flexibility to rapidly respond to urgent needs and protect our most vulnerable," said Premier Doug Ford in a news release.
"Even though we're seeing decreasing infection rates with increased testing levels, we can't let our guard down just yet. We need to keep these emergency measures in place to support our frontline heroes and we must all continue following the public health advice, so we can reopen more of the province safely and gradually."
The government is reviewing each emergency order to determine when and if it can be adjusted or lifted to safely reopen the province.
This week, 31 health units across the province are allowed to move to the second stage or reopening.
Across the province, social gatherings of up to 10 people are permitted and people are encouraged to create or join a social circle of up to 10 people.
More information on the status of emergency orders and what is is allowed to be open is available here.
