June 8, 2020
Good news, especially for faith communities, amid coronavirus pandemic, Ontario is reopening the places of worship from Friday, June 12, 2020, across the province, with social distancing in place and not more than 30% of capacity.
All other facilities in Toronto city and most of the areas surrounding GTA and GTAH would still have to wait until June 19th, or until according to the news.
The Globe and Mail writes businesses and services permitted to reopen with proper health and safety measures in place in regions entering Stage 2 include:
- Outdoor dine-in services at restaurants, bars and other establishments, including patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent properties;
- Select personal and personal care services with the proper health and safety measures in place, including tattoo parlours, barber shops, hair salons and beauty salons;
- Shopping malls under existing restrictions, including food services reopening for take-out and outdoor dining only
- Tour and guide services, such as bike and walking, bus and boat tours, as well as tasting and tours for wineries, breweries and distilleries;
- Water recreational facilities such as outdoor splash pads and wading pools, and all swimming pools;
- Beach access and additional camping at Ontario Parks;
- Camping at private campgrounds;
- Outdoor-only recreational facilities and training for outdoor team sports, with limits to enable physical distancing;
- Drive-in and drive-through venues for theatres, concerts, animal attractions and cultural appreciation, such as art installations;
- Film and television production activities, with limits to enable physical distancing
- Weddings and funerals, with limits on social gatherings to 10 people.
Take care of yourselves and follow the safety precautions defined by healthcare professionals.
Please pray for the safety of all and the cure for COVID-19 to be found at the earliest.
#BeSafeAndHelpOthersBeSafe
A. Q. Mufti
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