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. 2020 Sep 1;111(5):636–640. doi: 10.17269/s41997-020-00405-3

Table 2.

Dates of key events/interventions in the public health response to COVID-19 in British Columbia (BC) and Ontario

Event/intervention BC Ontario
Initial recommendation on limiting mass gatherings 03-Mar 13-Mar
Initial social distancing recommendation 07-Mar 16-Mar
Recommendation of self-isolation for returning travellers 12-Mar 16-Mar
Closure of schools 17-Mar 12-Mar
Declaration of provincial state of emergency 18-Mar 17-Mar
Closure of non-essential services 26-Mar 23-Mar