{"id":116760,"date":"2020-11-20T23:58:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T20:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/doug-fords-latest-coronavirus-update-lockdowns-on-the-way-for-toronto-and-peel-full-transcript\/"},"modified":"2020-11-20T23:58:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-20T20:58:35","slug":"doug-fords-latest-coronavirus-update-lockdowns-on-the-way-for-toronto-and-peel-full-transcript","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/doug-fords-latest-coronavirus-update-lockdowns-on-the-way-for-toronto-and-peel-full-transcript\/","title":{"rendered":"#Doug Ford&#8217;s latest coronavirus update: Lockdowns on the way for Toronto and Peel (Full transcript)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;<strong>#Doug Ford&#8217;s latest coronavirus update: Lockdowns on the way for Toronto and Peel (Full tran<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>)<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                            &#8216;To protect our most vulnerable, to protect what matters most, we have to get the community spread under control,&#8217; says the premier.\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n                                                                        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Premier Ford makes an announcement at Queen&#039;s Park | Nov 20\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LP-bMfIDjGs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<em>These were Ontario Premier Doug Ford\u2019s opening remarks at a COVID-19 briefing on Nov. 20.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Well, good afternoon. Dr. Yaffe and Dr. Huyer pointed out yesterday nearly 80 per cent of the cases reported over the past few days are from regions now in the red control zone. Across the province in the last week, hospitalizations have increased by 22 per cent. Intensive care unit admissions grew by nearly 50 per cent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We are now teetering on the edge of having to delay scheduled surgeries. In fact, some hospitals like Scarborough Health Network have already had to delay surgeries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">My friends, I\u2019ve been clear on this. The situation is extremely serious and further action is required to avoid the worst-case scenario where the rate of the community spread is the greatest, the risk to our schools, our long-term care homes, hospitals, is the greatest. We cannot put in-class learning at risk. We can\u2019t risk widespread outbreaks in our long-term care homes. We cannot risk overwhelming our hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To protect our most vulnerable, to protect what matters most, we have to get the community spread under control. Since September, following the advice of our health experts, we\u2019ve taken incremental steps. We\u2019ve taken decisive action to slow the spread by introducing public health restrictions, increasing testing, contact tracing and enforcement. At the same time, we\u2019ve invested billions of dollars to increase capacity in our health-care system. These steps, that help thanks to our collective efforts, have saved lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But this virus, it spreads like wildfire. And in certain parts of the province, it\u2019s spreading at an alarming rate in the community. Last week, our modelling showed that if nothing was done, we could face 6,000 new daily cases in the coming weeks\u2014overwhelming our ICUs shortly after that. More deaths, more losses. But we can avoid this if we take further action now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So after extensive consultation with the chief medical officer of health and the Public Health Measures Table, effective Monday, Nov. 23, at 12:01 a.m., Toronto and Peel will be moved into lockdown. Minister Elliott will walk you through the details in a moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">My friends, I know these past few months have been extremely difficult. COVID fatigue is setting in on all of us. But I\u2019ve seen the strength of our people, and it\u2019s up to each and every one of us to determine our future, to write the next chapter of our history. And we all have a part to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We must all rally around our business and our neighbours right now. We must support them. Our government will be there to do our part. We will spare no expense to support these businesses. Today, we\u2019re doubling our supports for businesses impacted by these measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I\u2019ve directed that up to $600 million in relief be made available im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely to help these businesses with fixed costs\u2014including help with their hydro bills and property taxes. We will be there for these folks. Businesses can apply today for this relief and for PPE grant at ontario.ca\/covidsupport. And together, as a province, we can all make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Please shop local. If you\u2019re shopping online, I know it can be easy just to go with Amazon. But please remember that you can buy the exact same product from a local store. Please buy from local stores. Please do your holiday shopping through curbside pickup or online stores. Support our restaurants and order takeout. And to be clear, groceries, pharmacies, big-box stores will remain open safely with capacity limits to make sure you can access all the goods you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So please, folks, avoid panic-buying right now. I\u2019m going to repeat that. Please avoid panic-buying right now. There\u2019s no need to buy more than you need for a week or two. By avoiding the panic-buying, we can make sure that supply chains are not impacted and there\u2019s enough for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I know this is difficult <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> today. It\u2019s not where we want to be. But my friends, I have faith. Ontario will weather through this storm together. Please look out for each other. Please stick together. Because in this darkest hour, we see what we\u2019re made of. We see what we can endure. And we will endure, we will persevere, and we will get through this. Thank you, and God bless the people of Ontario.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ctx-article-root\"><!-- --><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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These were Ontario Premier Doug Ford\u2019s opening remarks at a COVID-19 briefing on Nov. 20. 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