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When the earth stood still: A look at Ontario’s 1st COVID-19 shutdowns | Globalnews.ca

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It's been five years since the first COVID-19 lockdowns began in Ontario .

In the days leading up to March 17, 2020 — Ontario officially declared a state of emergency — businesses and governments were already issuing orders before formal lockdowns were introduced.

The World Health Organization’s declaration of a global pandemic that same day, set into motion policies that would upend the lives of Canadians for years to come.

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