COVID-19 Update for July 13, 2020 – 1:45pm
Stage 3 of Reopening
As Ontario continues to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, Premier Doug Ford announced today that the majority of the province will be allowed to move to Stage 3 of reopening, effective Friday, July 17 at 12:01 a.m.
All regions in Ontario may reopen for Stage 3, with the exception of:
- Toronto
- York
- Peel
- Durham
- Niagara
- Windsor-Essex
- Haldimand-Norfolk
- Halton
- Hamilton
- Lambton
Nearly all businesses may reopen with strict sanitization and physical distancing measures, including (but not limited to):
- Dine-in restaurants
- Bars
- Gyms
- Most personal care services
- Movie theatres
- Casinos
- Team sports and sporting events
Gathering numbers also increased to:
- Indoor gatherings of up to 50 people
- Outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people
There will be an update from the provincial government every Monday on further regional reopenings. You can read the full media release here.
Childcare
Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that all Ontario childcare centres will be permitted to operate in increased cohorts of 15 children as of July 27.
We hope you are finding these COVID-19 updates useful. In addition to trying to keep on top of the fast-changing situation, Enterprise is also working to support local charities during these challenging times. If you are able, your contributions to this effort would be deeply appreciated.
To donate, please click on the organization below:
- Toronto – Food Banks Canada
- Thunder Bay – Food Banks North West
- Hamilton/Niagara – Hamilton Food Share
- Alberta – Hope Mission
Many thanks.
Stay safe. Stay healthy.
The Enterprise Team