Effective Friday, July 17, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. certain regions will be proceeding to Stage 3.
The Durham Region
IS NOT
permitted to move to Stage 3 at this time.
The government will provide an update on the ongoing assessment of these regions next Monday, and whether they are ready to move into Stage 3 at the end of the week.
As part of the Stage 3 reopening, Ontario will be
increasing gathering limits for those regions entering the next stage to the following:
- Indoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 50 people;
- Outdoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 100 people;
- Gathering limits are subject to physical distancing requirements.
Public gathering limits apply to indoor and outdoor events, such as community events or gatherings, concerts, live shows, festivals, conferences, sports and recreational fitness activities, fundraisers, fairs, festivals or open houses. A two metre distance must still be maintained at such events.
The Chief Medical Officer of Health, public health experts and other officials have advised the following, high-risk places and activities are not yet safe to open, even if a region has entered Stage 3:
- Amusement parks and water parks;
- Buffet-style food services;
- Dancing at restaurants and bars, other than by performers hired by the establishment following specific requirements;
- Overnight stays at camps for children;
- Private karaoke rooms;
- Prolonged or deliberate contact while playing sports;
- Saunas, steam rooms, bath houses and oxygen bars;
- Table games at casinos and gaming establishments.
The government invites businesses not able to open or resume full activities due to Stage 3 restrictions to visit
Ontario.ca/reopen to submit a reopening proposal.
For questions on restrictions that will remain in place during Stage 3, review the Stage 3 Emergency Order on the
emergency information portal or call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
The Government of Ontario has released over 170 guidance resources at
Ontario.ca/COVIDsafety to help employers in multiple sectors keep spaces safe for workers and customers. Guidance will be available for all spaces permitted to open in Stage 3. As they prepare to reopen, employers are strongly advised to review and implement appropriate measures to help protect their communities.
