Last updated: April 16, 2021 at 7:25 p.m.
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout and why it is important to continue following public health measures that reduce virus spread. Review the Guide for Toronto residents for the latest information on what you should do and not do in the current stage of the pandemic.
Your actions can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The new COVID-19 variants of concern may spread more easily. It is more important than ever to follow public health practices. Stay home as much as possible and avoid contact with people you don’t live with, keep your distance from others, wear your mask, wash your hands frequently, and download the COVID Alert app.
*If tenants are unable to resolve issues around following public health guidelines with their landlord or property manager, they can call 311 or email: 311@toronto.ca.
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Toronto Public Health has created guidance documents for commercial and residential buildings. The City of Toronto has created signage that building operators can print off and display in common areas.
Residents may go outside for exercise.
Learn what park amenities are open and closed.
All indoor and outdoor gyms and recreational programs are closed, with limited exceptions (i.e. use by professional and high-performing athletes, and access to physical therapy for individuals with a disability as defined by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).
Outdoor play for dogs and their owners is encouraged to stay active and healthy. Keep everyone safe, including your dog, by keeping your dog on a leash when outdoors, and by following these tips when visiting an off-leash dog area:
For more information, read the use of dogs off-leash guidelines and find a dog off-leash area.
Also read Toronto Public Health’s guidance for using outdoor recreational amenities.
On April 16, the Government of Ontario announced that effective Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 a.m., all outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, basketball courses, soccer fields, and playgrounds will be closed, with limited exceptions. This page will soon be updated with more information.
Toronto Public Health has created a guidance document for owners and operators of outdoor playgrounds and fitness equipment to help children play safely at reopened playgrounds.
Some City-operated community centres remain open for bathroom and shower access, as well as community supports, such as food banks.
Learn about guidelines for fresh food and farmers market operators.
Download the Safely Supporting Your Neighbourhood Farmers Market infographic.
Indoor and outdoor dining is not permitted. Take-out, drive-thru and delivery options remain available and are strongly encouraged to support local businesses.
Also read Toronto Public Health’s guidance for food safety and grocery shopping.
Learn about guidelines for faith-based organizations and weddings and funerals.
Download the Safely Attending Faith-Based Services infographic (also available in Amharic | Arabic | Dari | Farsi | French | Gujarati | Pashto | Portuguese | Punjabi | Simplified Chinese | Somali | Spanish | Tamil | Urdu | Vietnamese).
On April 16, the Government of Ontario announced that effective Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 a.m., all indoor and outdoor social gatherings and organized public events are prohibited, except for members of the same household or one other person from outside that household who lives alone, or a caregiver for any member of the household.
Restrict gatherings to people you live with only. Having family or friends who are not members of your household in your home for a social visit is prohibited under provincial orders. Essential support workers and emergency repairpersons are permitted.
Non-essential travel outside of one’s own community is strongly discouraged. The City’s bylaws on physical distancing in City parks and squares and the mandatory mask or face covering bylaw for indoor public spaces remain in effect.
Read Toronto Public Health’s guidance for indoor and outdoor events and gatherings.
Learn more about mandatory masks and face coverings, changes to boarding, payments, and cleaning practices on the TTC and GO Transit websites.
Download the Using Public Transit during COVID-19 infographic (also available in Amharic | Arabic | Bengali | Dari | Farsi | French | Gujarati | Pashto | Portuguese | Punjabi | Simplified Chinese | Somali | Spanish | Tamil | Urdu | Vietnamese).
Learn about ActiveTO which provides quiet streets, closing of major roads for active transportation, and expanding the cycling network to help people get around while practising physical distancing.
Learn about guidelines for taxi and ride share operators.
Visit All Ferry Schedules for seasonal departure times. During the winter schedule, the ferry goes to Ward’s Island only. Some facilities may be closed.
During the COVID-19 pandemic there is a greater need for goods and services. One way to support individuals, families and the community is to donate money, or new and gently-used items to a charitable organization. Donations by credit card, gift card, cheque, or e-transfer allow organizations to purchase the goods they need, often at better prices. This way of giving is also safer for the donor, staff and volunteers.
The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 is greater for certain groups of the population, including people who are: older adults; living with an underlying medical condition or a weakened immune system (e.g. due to a medical condition or treatment); living on a low income; under-housed or experiencing homelessness; or living in congregate settings such as retirement homes or rooming houses.
Organizations should consider the vulnerability of employees, volunteers, and clients when planning their donation drives.
Organizers should review the COVID-19 Guidance for Food Banks & Donation Centres for more information, and use this checklist to support planning the drive.
There is little risk of getting COVID-19 from food or food packaging. In general, you can lower your risk of infection by following safe food handling practices.
More information can be found in the COVID-19 Guidance When Shopping for Essentials.
On April 16, the Government of Ontario announced that effective Saturday, April 17 at 12:01 a.m., all outdoor recreational amenities such as golf courses, basketball courses, soccer fields, and playgrounds will be closed, with limited exceptions. This page will soon be updated with more information.
The following checklist will help you understand the current rules and regulations for using outdoor recreational amenities (e.g. tennis courts, golf courses, sports fields) and what steps should be taken to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Some of the locations where these activities take place are not managed by an organization or operator. Members of the public are responsible for following provincial and local regulations and recommendations.
Activities that require individuals coming within two metres/six feet of others outside your household are not permitted. Team sports are not permitted, with the exception of training sessions for members of a sports team that do not include games or scrimmage games.
All hair salons, barber shops, nail salons and tattoo parlours are closed.
Follow these tips when shopping for essentials:
Learn about guidelines for operators.
Download the Shopping Safely during COVID-19 infographic (also available in Amharic | Arabic | Simplified Chinese | Dari | Farsi | French | Gujarati | Hungarian | Pashto | Portuguese | Punjabi | Spanish | Tamil | Urdu | Vietnamese).
Read Toronto Public Health’s school information for parents and caregivers, including tips on how to prepare for school during COVID-19 and what parents need to know if there is a case of COVID-19 at school.
As of October 5, visiting is restricted to essential visitors (end of life) and essential caregivers only as per Ministry guidelines. Learn more about changes for senior services and long-term care homes.
Residents and visitors can access winterized washrooms in parks and recreation facilities.
In addition, the City has opened a number of facilities with showers and water for individuals in need of these services.
Download the Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Public Washrooms poster (also available in tabloid size).
Read Toronto Public Health’s guidance for indoor and outdoor events and gatherings.