Ontario slashing gathering sizes to 10, reducing indoor capacity limits, sources say

The Ontario government is reducing gathering sizes to 10 people and slashing capacity limits to 50 per cent for all indoor settings starting Sunday as COVID-19 cases soar in the province, sources say.

Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce the changes at 3:30 p.m. on Friday alongside Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore after holding a meeting with his cabinet to discuss the new restrictions.

Sources say social gathering sizes indoors will go from 25 people to 10 people starting Sunday and capacity limits will go down to 50 per cent for all indoor activities, except religious settings.

No food or drink will be allowed at sporting events, concert venues or theatres, sources say.

Sources say restaurants and bars will have to close at 11 p.m.