Hamilton moves into Lockdown

The City of Hamilton has officially moved to the grey-lockdown category of the Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework at 12:01 a.m. this morning.

The following are rules and regulations Hamilton residents must know following the new restrictions:

Gatherings and Close Contact:

• It is illegal to gather indoors with anyone you do not live with.
• If you live alone, you can have contact with only one other household.
• Outdoor gatherings can host up to 10 people.
• Religious, wedding, and funeral services have a capacity of 10 people both indoors and outdoors
• You must only go out for essential reasons, such as: work, school, groceries, pharmacy, health care, helping vulnerable people, exercise and physical activity.

Rules for all Businesses:

• Must screen employees.
• Limit capacity so guests can stay at least 2 metres apart.
• Anyone indoors must wear a mask or face covering.
• Workers must wear personal protective equipment that protects their eyes, nose, and mouth, when they have to come withing 2 metres of anyone who is not wearing a mask or face covering, or seperated by plexiglass.
• Clean and disinfect often-touched surfaces, such as equipment, washrooms, locker rooms, change rooms and showers frequently
• Create a safety plan and have it available upon request (for example, to inspectors or law enforcement officers)

Stores:

• Online ordering, Curbside pick-up, and delivery services are available
• In person shopping is available for: Supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, hardware stores, other retailers selling groceries, beer, wine and liquor stores, pharmacies, safety supply stores, and outdoor markets.
• Motor and recreational vehicle, and garden centres are open by appointment only.

Food and drink establishments:

• Take-out, Drive-through and Delivery service are available
• All indoor and outdoor services are closed

Performing Arts Facilities

• No audiences allowed.
• Rehearsing, recording or broadcasting an event or performance is allowed (for example, streaming a performance to an online audience).
• Everyone must stay 2 metres away from each other, except when needed for the performance.
• There must be a barrier (for example, plexiglass) between singers and wind- or brass-instrument players and other performers.

Cinemas

• Only drive-ins allowed

Sports and Recreational Fitness facilities

• Closed (limited exceptions, for example, day camps and child care)

Meeting and event spaces

• Closed for meetings and events (limited exceptions, for example child care, mental health and addiction support services).

Personal Care Services

• Closed

Casinos, Bingo Halls, and Gaming Establishments

• Closed