COVID-19.Last week, the Ontario government’s stay-at-home order came into effect and the province entered its second state of emergency.“By doing the right thing and staying home, you can stay safe and save lives,” Premier Doug Ford said at a press conference at Queen’s Park.READ MORE: Coronavirus: Ontario government’s stay-at-home order now in effect It seems simple enough, but experts say when you take into account the hundreds of thousands of essential workers in health-care, transportation and other industries, staying home may not be an option.Dr.
Sumon Chakrabarti, an infectious disease physician based in Mississauga, Ont., says the “stay at home” messaging overlooks the realities of many workers in marginalized communities.“These are.