As of today, January 5, 2022, we are entering many new restrictions in Ontario. The following measures will be in place for the next 21 days, which is until January 27. This of course may fluctuate depending on our health system at the time of completion.
If you’re not familiar with the new restrictions in Ontario or need a refresh, we’ve listed the changes below.
GATHERINGS
Social Gatherings
- Indoor gatherings limited to five people or fewer
- Outdoor gatherings limited to 10 people or fewer
Weddings, Funerals, Religious Services, Rites & Ceremonies
- Indoor services are limited to 50% capacity of the room size
- Outdoor services are limited to the number of people who can maintain two metres distance
OPEN
Retail
- Must operate at 50% capacity
- Safety measures for shopping malls, pharmacies, hardware stores etc. include the above capacity limit with distancing in line ups and safety screenings
Restaurants, Bars & other Food Or Drink Establishments
- Take out, drive through, and delivery are allowed
- Food courts remain open for takeout only
- Outdoor areas are open with restrictions including no more than 10 people per table, patrons must remain seated, no dancing or singing
- Liquor stores remain open with capacity restrictions and limited hours
barbers, Hair Salons & Tattoo Parlours
- Must operate at 50% capacity and are by appointment only
Hotels & Motels
- These establishments remain open except for the indoor gyms, pools, steam rooms/saunas
- Restaurants within the hotel or motel may offer takeout or delivery only
Parks
- Outdoor parks and playgrounds remain open
Libraries
- Open with 50% capacity
CLOSED
Work Offices
- As of right now, work from home is in place, unless the nature of the work requires workers to be on-site
Camps
- Day and overnight camps are closed
Restaurants, Bars & Other Food or Drink Establishments
- Indoor service is closed
Meeting & Event Spaces
- Indoor areas are closed with exceptions, such as child care, court and government services, social services, health services, collective bargaining, and mental health/addiction services up to 10 people
Gyms & Recreational Fitness Facilities
- Gyms and fitness facilities are now closed with exceptions to those training for the Olympics and Paralympics
Concert Venues & Theatres
- Indoor areas of concert venues, theatres, and cinemas are closed except for rehearsing or performing a recorded or broadcasted performance
Personal Care Services
- Saunas, steam rooms, and oxygen bars are closed
Museums & amusement Parks
- Zoos, CN Tower, historic sites, science centres, and more, are closed
Schools
- All publicly funded and private schools are remote learning until at least January 17
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