The Ontario province will initiate partial coronavirus lockdown measures in two regions starting Monday, officials announced.

The lockdown will cover Toronto and the Peel Region, Ford announced on Friday.

The measures include the full closure of gyms, recreation facilities, and personal care services while also limiting non-essential retail stores to curbside pickup, CP24 reported.

Supermarkets, hardware stores, department stores, convenience stores, pharmacies and liquor stores are exempt from the order, but they will face restrictions of 50% capacity.

Perhaps most importantly, public schools will remain open under the lockdown, but “post-secondary” institutions will be open for virtual instruction only.

“To protect our most vulnerable and protect what matters most we have to get the community spread under control,” he added.

Toronto's government released a statement of support for the lockdown measures, saying, "While these restrictions are necessary to reduce contacts and the spread of COVID-19, they must be implemented alongside enhanced supports to protect frontline workers and disproportionately affected communities."

"The City of Toronto is working closely with its provincial and federal government partners to expand supports to frontline workers and vulnerable Torontonians