Province provides clarification to Local Businesses on Re-Opening on 16th

Once Huron Perth and Wellington County exit the Stay-at-Home order and re-enter the colour coded Covid-19 protection framework the public health restrictions in place will depend on the colour of the framework they are in.

Full details offered here from the Province

https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/60260/in-person-shopping-at-retail-stores-permitted-with-public-health-and-safety-requirements-in-place

Full Covid-19 Response Framework

https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open

Brief Overview

Grey

• In person shopping permitted for retail sales
• 50 % capacity for supermarkets and other stores that primarily sell groceries, convenience stores and pharmacies
• 25% capacity for all other stores that do retail sales including big box
• curbside & delivery permitted
• store capacity to be posted publicly
• Screen in compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health or Public Health official including on how to screen themselves for Covid-19 prior to entering
• actively screen all workers at the business or organization before they enter the premises
• require individuals to maintain a 2 meters distance and to wear a face covering with limited exceptions

Red

• In person shopping permitted for retail sales
• 75 % capacity for supermarkets and other stores that primarily sell groceries, convenience stores and pharmacies
• 50% capacity for all other stores that do retail sales including big box
• curbside & delivery permitted
• store capacity to be posted publicly
• Screen in compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health or Public Health official including on how to screen themselves for Covid-19 prior to entering
• actively screen all workers at the business or organization before they enter the premises
• require individuals to maintain a 2 meters distance and to wear a face covering with limited exceptions

Green, Yellow, Orange and Other Sectors

• Screen in compliance with any advice, recommendations and instructions issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health or Public Health official including on how to screen themselves for Covid-19 prior to entering
• actively screen all workers at the business or organization before they enter the premises
• Actively screen patrons entering indoor malls in Orange zon
• Require passive screening except for indoor malls and other sectors required to screen in accordance with advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Health as per the original frameowrk
• Require all retailers and sectors to have a safety plan and post it
• Require individuals to maintain at least a 2 meter distance and wear a face covering including when attending organized public events and other gatherings, with limited exceptions