Kudos to Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, for ensuring that coronavirus lockdowns won’t stop Peter Cottontail from hopping down his bunny trail in the Canadian province.

Ford has issued an order declaring the Easter Bunny “an essential service provider,” fully “authorized to deliver Easter chocolate, candy and related treats to the children of Ontario.”

Though the COVID-19 bug has crossed species, it’s unlikely to infect supernatural rabbits, and the goods the bunny provides are plainly vital to morale.

Also: Smiles and laughter are some of the best medicine available now. We expect chief executives of governments around the pandemic-plagued globe will find it prudent to echo Ford’s most egg-cellent Easter order.