Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework/Government of Ontario
The province’s Stay At Home order impacting the Kenora-Rainy River region is over.
Our area is now at the Yellow or Protect level.
MPP Greg Rickford doesn’t think the most recent outbreaks of COVID-19 in the Kenora area will impact our standing on the provincial grid.
“We’re committed to keeping (Kenora-Rainy River) in Yellow. We would have to see a significant spike, and I can’t even tell you what that might be in order to change, but that’s not what we’re considering at this point in time at all.”
Rickford adds up until now we’ve been doing relatively well.
“This did come up in a conversation with my Ministries. People should understand the colour that we are in on the Framework is a function of collection of data over a couple of weeks. Up until this outbreak, Kenora had been at times Green.”
There are 66 active cases in Wabaseemoong Independent Nation, near Kenora.
Another 80 people are still waiting for their test results.
The community has been in a full lockdown since last Wednesday night.
No one is allowed in or out of the community except for emergency reasons.
The Northwestern Health Unit reported 51 new positive cases in the Kenora area over the long weekend.
(With Files From Tim Davidson: Kenora)
Here is what you need to know for Yellow zone:
Gatherings and close contact
Limit close contact to your household (the people you live with) and stay at least 2 metres apart from everyone else.
If you live alone, you can have close contact with only one other household.
Events and social gatherings in private homes, backyards or parks (for example, barbeques):
Indoors: 10 people
Outside: 25 people
Organized public events and gatherings in staffed businesses and facilities (for example, event spaces):
Indoors: 50 people
Outside: 100 people
Religious, wedding and funeral services:
Indoors: 30% capacity
Outside: 100 people
Rules for all businesses
All open businesses must:
screen employees (use the COVID-19covid 19 Screening Tool for Workplaces)
post signs at all entrances informing people how to screen themselves for COVID-19covid 19 before entry
limit capacity so guests can stay at least 2 metres apart
make sure anyone indoors wears a mask or face covering, including workers who have to come within 2 metres of anyone else (with some exceptions)
make sure workers use personal protective equipment (PPE) that protects the eyes, nose and mouth when they must come within 2 metres of anyone who is not wearing a mask or face covering or separated by plexiglass
clean and disinfect often-touched surfaces, such as equipment, washrooms, locker rooms, change rooms and showers frequently
manage line ups to make sure customers are at least two metres apart wearing face coverings or masks
create a safety plan, post it in a place where workers and patrons will see it and have it available upon request (for example, to inspectors or law enforcement officers)
Restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments
Guests must:
sit with at least 2 metres between tables
wear masks or face coverings except when eating or drinking (with some exceptions)
wear a mask or face covering and keep 2 metres apart when lining up
give their name and contact information
Time restrictions:
Establishments must close by midnight
Alcohol cannot be sold after 11 p.m.
No one can drink alcohol after midnight
Not allowed:
Buffets
More than 6 people per table
Sports and recreational fitness facilities
Capacity limits:
Indoors:
10 people per class
50 people in areas with weights or exercise equipment
50 spectators
Outside:
25 people per class
100 spectators
Capacity limits apply per room if the facility follows Guidance for facilities for Sport and Recreational Fitness Activities During COVID-19covid 19.
Everyone must:
always wear masks or face coverings except when exercising or playing sports (with some exceptions)
stay 3 metres apart in classes or areas with weights or exercise equipment and 2 metres apart everywhere else
make reservations (only one required per team)
give their name and contact information
Team and individual sports must:
be modified to avoid physical contact
Some exemptions apply for high-performance athletes and parasports.
Outdoor ski, ice and snow recreational amenities open for recreational purposes.
Meeting and event spaces
Capacity limits:
Indoors: 50 people total or 50 people per room when the establishment follows the Guidance for meeting and event facilities during COVID-19covid 19
Outside: 100 people
Per table: 6 people
Religious, wedding and funeral services have different limits
Guests must give their name and contact information.
Not allowed:
Booking multiple rooms for the same event
Time restrictions:
Establishments must close by midnight
Alcohol cannot be sold after 11 p.m.
No one can drink alcohol after midnight
Stores
Fitting rooms cannot be right next to each other.
Guests must wear a mark or face covering and stay at least 2 metres apart inside and when lining up and gathering outside.
Personal care services
Closed:
Oxygen bars
Steam rooms
Saunas
Guests must give their name and contact information.
Casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments
Capacity limits:
50 people
Guests must give their name and contact information.
Not allowed:
Table games (for example, poker, blackjack, roulette)
Time restrictions:
Alcohol cannot be sold after 11 p.m.
No one can drink alcohol after midnight
Cinemas
Capacity limits:
Indoors: 50 people total or 50 people per auditorium when the cinema follows guidance for movie theatres during COVID-19covid 19
Outside: 100 people
Time restrictions:
Alcohol cannot be sold after 11 p.m.
No once can drink alcohol after midnight
Everyone must:
Always wear masks or face coverings except when eating or drinking (with some exceptions)
Give their name and contact information
Performing arts facilities
Capacity limits:
Indoors: 50 spectators per facility
Outside: 100 spectators per facility
Guests must give their name and contact information.
There must be a barrier (for example, plexiglass) between singers and wind- or brass-instrument players and audience members.
Time restrictions:
Alcohol cannot be sold after 11 p.m.
No one can drink alcohol after midnight
