Public Health Sudbury and Districts says additional restrictions are being put in place in hopes to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases in the area. They take effect Saturday, Dec. 11 at 12:01 a.m. and apply to the entire health unit area.
They include:
-Businesses and organizations that are open must limit the size of organized public events and social gatherings in their premises to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.
-Businesses that had voluntary proof of vaccination requirements, including personal care services, indoor recreational amenities, museums, galleries and science centres, will now be required to check for proof of vaccination for those 12 and older. This measure goes into place on Dec. 15.
-Strengthened requirements for basic public health measures, including masking, physical distancing, active screening and contact tracing. The health unit says an example is that masks will be required indoors in places where people can’t physically distance.
-Restaurants are not able to offer buffets and have to ensure customers generally remain seated.
-Facilities that have indoor sports and recreation activities have to make sure physical distancing is in place and new protections have to be put in place to enhance safety.
-Team sports or games have to be modified to avoid personal contact. Limited exceptions are in place for professional and elite sport leagues or associations.
-Shopping malls have to reduce the volume levels of music and prevent lineups.
For those who can’t work at home, strengthened workplace health and safety measures have to be put in place, such as staggered breaks and virtual meetings.
There is no word yet as to regulations for churches, nor the living nativity.
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