What’s allowed and not allowed as Hamilton enters the grey-lockdown zone
Hamilton is moving into the COVID-19 grey-lockdown zone first thing Monday morning. But the rules are not the same as last time -some of the restrictions have loosened up.
According to the province's framework, the following are the rules for what is allowed - and not allowed - in Hamilton's grey-lockdown zone:
Bars and restaurants: Outdoor patio drinking and dining is allowed, so long as physical distancing is in place. Take-out is allowed. Indoor dining is banned. Bars and restaurants can open at 5 a.m. and must close by 10 p.m. Alcohol can only be sold between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Dancing, singing and live music is banned.
Retail stores: Shops can remain open for in-person shopping, operating at 25 per cent capacity.
Grocery stores: Stores remain open, operating at 50 per cent capacity.
Social gatherings: A maximum of 10 people can gather outdoors, staying physically distant. Indoor social gatherings are banned, but people who live alone can have exclusive, close contact with another household."
Weddings, funerals, and religious services: Newly announced Friday, the capacity limit for outdoor services and ceremonies is however many people can safely physical distance. The changes do not apply to social gatherings associated with events, such as receptions. Indoor capacity limits for weddings, funerals and services - excluding receptions - remain listed as 15 per cent of the room, where physical distancing can be maintained.
Sports and recreational fitness facilities: Indoor facilities must close with the exception of those which are solely used by high performance athletes including parasport athletes, and specified professional leagues, for example, NHL, CFL, MLS, NBA." Facilities with specified purposes," such as those providing day camps or child care, can remain open.
Outdoor fitness: New as of Monday, a maximum of 10 people will be allowed to participate in outdoor fitness classes, training for team sports and individual sports and personal training.
Community centres and multi-purpose facilities: Facilities such as the YMCA are allowed to remain open for activities such as child care services, day camps and social services.
Dining at marinas and boating clubs: New as of Monday, marinas and boating clubs will be allowed to offer outdoor dining. This is subject to public health and workplace safety measures.
Tattoos, barber shops and nail salons: Starting April 12, personal care services including but not limited to barber shops, hair and nail salons and body art" shops will be permitted to operate at limited capacity on an appointment basis only."
Schools: No change to schools.
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