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New COVID-19 restrictions in Hamilton and Halton now in effect
Hamilton and Halton are now classified under the COVID-19 red “control” level.
This comes as Premier Doug Ford lowered the thresholds for his colour-coded system of public health restrictions after heavy criticism that they were too high.
York Region, Peel and Toronto are also in the red zone.
RED ZONE-The Ford Gov’t (and Halton’s MOH) says: only leave your home for essentials: groceries, school, work, medical..but Burlington’s mayor Marianne Meed Ward says to still SUPPORT LOCAL… and do activities good for your health as long as you’re following protocol. @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/SB1c7im89Q
— Sylvie Lendvay (@sylvie_lendvay) November 16, 2020
Red is the most restrictive level under the province’s new risk assessment system short of a full lockdown.
The red level rules include:
- gathering limits for organized public events and social gatherings — 10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors
- bars and restaurants are open for indoor dining — capacity is limited to 10 people indoors, physical distancing required between tables
- bars and restaurants must close at 10 p.m., must stop serving alcohol at 9 p.m.
- bars and restaurants must do contract tracing and screen for people eating in
- gyms are open, limited to 10 people inside
- movie theatres are closed
Brant and Niagara are in the orange “restrict” level.
The orange level rules include:
- social gatherings limited to 10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors
- organized public events limited to 50 people indoors, 100 people outdoors
- bars and restaurants are open for indoor dining — capacity limited to 50 people, limit of four people seated together, physical distancing required between tables
- bars and restaurants must close at 10 p.m., must stop serving alcohol at 9 p.m.
- gyms are open, limited to 50 people inside
