It's hard to get agreement on the efficacy of lockdowns, but I offer some anecdotal evidence from our local situation. At Christmas-time only Toronto and surrounding areas were "locked down", with no in-person dining, etc. On December 26 the lockdown was imposed province-wide and two weeks later a "stay at home" order was issued. Since then case numbers have dropped quite dramatically. Given the 10-14 day period for virus detection, it appears that if the initial lockdown wasn't completely effective, the follow-up order was. While there are still "hotspots", daily case numbers are about half what they were a month ago.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/cana...r-BB1d90mf?ocid=MF11KM&li=AAggNb9&OCID=MF11KM
This factors in to the question about border-crossing raised earlier. Both the Canadian and new US federal governments are currently moving to increase border restrictions - not the other way around as many had hoped or expected. The loophole that allowed Canadians to fly to the US (as opposed to crossing on land) is being closed and the Canadian government is moving to halt all travel with severe penalties to Canadians who do. By this time next week it will be much more difficult to travel in either direction and the complex web of rules and requirements may take some time to wind down when case numbers finally warrant. Although disappointed, I would not be surprised if the border remained closed to all but essential travel throughout 2021.
Edited to add link.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/cana...r-BB1d90mf?ocid=MF11KM&li=AAggNb9&OCID=MF11KM
This factors in to the question about border-crossing raised earlier. Both the Canadian and new US federal governments are currently moving to increase border restrictions - not the other way around as many had hoped or expected. The loophole that allowed Canadians to fly to the US (as opposed to crossing on land) is being closed and the Canadian government is moving to halt all travel with severe penalties to Canadians who do. By this time next week it will be much more difficult to travel in either direction and the complex web of rules and requirements may take some time to wind down when case numbers finally warrant. Although disappointed, I would not be surprised if the border remained closed to all but essential travel throughout 2021.
Edited to add link.
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