Ontario announces modified Stage 2 restrictions for Toronto, Peel and Ottawa

As COVID-19 cases continue to rapidly rise across the province with 939 cases reported today, Ontario government is introducing targeted public health measures in hotspots including Peel Region.

These new measures will be effective as of Saturday, October 10, just after midnight.

New restrictions include closing:

• Indoor gyms and fitness centres
• Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments
• Cinemas
• Performingarts centres and venues
• Spectator ares in racing venues
• Interactive exhibits (galleries, zoos, science centres, landmarks, etc.)
  

  Williams also said that tour and guide services will be limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.The province said it has no plans to close schools, daycares and other childcare centres, dental clinics, salons and spas (which are temporarily prohibited from performing services that require mask removal), places of worship or open houses (although no more than 10 people will be allowed inside a house) at the moment.

  The province will also keep gathering limits at 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.

  Williams said that while people in hotspots are encouraged to stay in their communities, there are no plans to implement travel bans or restrictions at this time, adding that such bans were not in place even when Ontario was in full lockdown.

  The restrictions are expected to be in place for at least 28 days.

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