Special education students who cannot participate in remote learning, however, were back in physical classrooms on Monday -- a move the government said was recommended by experts.

"Getting overwhelmed would be very easy, but we just need to make sure we don't burden ourselves. So constantly remind ourselves that we are doing the best that we can," he said.

Residential Construction Council of Ontario president Richard Lyall says the exception is important because the province has not been producing enough housing to meet demand.

Residents will be required to stay home, leaving only for essentials like work, food, health-care services, work or exercise, for at least 28 days.

A government source says officials worked on new recommendations through the weekend that will be presented to cabinet Monday night.

“Our small businesses are run by our families, our friends, and our neighbours in our community, we cannot afford to see them close their doors permanently as a result of this lockdown,” said Mayor Crombie.

Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday.

The Ontario government revealed a three-pronged approach to restarting the economy, however sporting events will remain off-limits for the foreseeable future.