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COVID-19: Here's what will stay open and what will be forced to close on Dec. 26

COVID-19: Here's what will stay open and what will be forced to close on Dec. 26

Malls, ski hills, museums, concert venues and theatres must close
WATCH: Provincewide shutdown will come into effect on Boxing Day

WATCH: Provincewide shutdown will come into effect on Boxing Day

Premier Doug Ford announces provincewide shutdown will commence on Dec. 26
Public Health officials: Data shows more "hard lockdowns" to control the spread of COVID-19

Public Health officials: Data shows more "hard lockdowns" to control the spread of COVID-19

Doctors argue that unless Ontario takes dramatic measures, the case count and death rate will only get worse
WATCH: Ontario presents updated COVID-19 modelling data

WATCH: Ontario presents updated COVID-19 modelling data

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
More local COVID-19 cases announced this morning

More local COVID-19 cases announced this morning

Cases are now at 112 since the start of the pandemic
Retail workers urge the public to keep their distance while holiday shopping amid COVID-19

Retail workers urge the public to keep their distance while holiday shopping amid COVID-19

Maintaining social distancing can be tricky in a packed store, but retail workers are stressing the importance of keeping the space
All regions in Ontario to enter lockdown starting Christmas Eve: source

All regions in Ontario to enter lockdown starting Christmas Eve: source

The lockdown is expected to be in place for 28 days in many regions though the lockdown is expected to be two weeks in the north
North Bay-Parry Sound region sees largest one day total of new COVID-19 cases

North Bay-Parry Sound region sees largest one day total of new COVID-19 cases

'We need to prioritize the health and safety of our community'
Timiskaming District moving to yellow zone

Timiskaming District moving to yellow zone

The Timiskaming downgrade comes on the heels of an outbreak at Teck Pioneer Residence in Kirkland Lake
LIVE: Trudeau to make an announcement at 11:30 a.m.

LIVE: Trudeau to make an announcement at 11:30 a.m.

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here