Premier Doug Ford's office says the government wants to extend the state of emergency to ensure there is no gap between that declaration ending and a new bill extending Ontario's emergency measures taking effect.

Premier Doug Ford has said he is hopeful that will be the last extension of the emergency declaration.

'We are working around the clock to move ahead with our economic reopening,' Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.

The answer is not a straightforward one, nor is it on the immediate horizon, experts say.

Tuesday marks the beginning of Phase 1 in the reopening of the province amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Guelph police say a 48-year-old woman will be charged with failing to comply with an order made during a declared emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"It is not an easy request, but it is an essential one. The time to act is now. We all need to do our part."

The Ontario government and some municipalities have announced states of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Despite the province calling for a state of emergency, the LCBO, the Beer Store, and the Ontario Cannabis Store will continue operations.