June 16 COVID-19 updates from the City of Hamilton:
As of 9am this morning, there are 764 confirmed positive cases, 7 probable cases, and 42 deaths from COVID-19 in #HamOnt.
Full release: hamilton.ca/government-inf…
Yesterday, Premier Ford announced that beginning Friday June 19, #HamOnt can enter Stage Two of reopening. This means outdoor dining services at bars and restaurants, shopping malls, personal care services, water and other outdoor recreational facilities may reopen...
...As per the Provincial direction and the #HamiltonReopens plan, the City is preparing to reopen some areas as permitted under Stage Two, as outlined below. However, while the City’s plan is meant to align generally with the Province’s framework for reopening Ontario, we will...
... make our own announcements regarding reopening of individual amenities.
The City is currently making preparations to reopen indoor and outdoor pools and spray pads. We will announce the details and timing for reopening these amenities as soon as possible.
All beaches in #HamOnt will reopen on Friday, June 19.
Outdoor team sports may resume for training purposes only, with no scrimmages or games. More details on booking City fields for training purposes will follow as soon as possible.
Please note all playgrounds, play structures & outdoor fitness equipment remain closed at this time.
While the Province has allowed community centres to reopen to the public with limited or modified on-site programs, and services, at this time our municipal community centres will remain closed to the public.
While the Province has allowed museums and heritage buildings to reopen to the public, at this time our museums and heritage buildings will remain closed to the public.
As part of the Stage Two announcement, bars and restaurants may now open for dining in outdoor areas only, such as patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent premises...
...They must take appropriate measures to ensure physical distancing of at least two metres between patrons from different households, including using reservations, limiting the number of patrons allowed in the outdoor space at one time, and ensuring enough space between...
...tables, including to allow for movement. Access to indoor facilities will be limited to patio/outdoor dining area access, food pickup, payment, washrooms or other health and safety purposes.
In May, Hamilton City Council approved a motion to create or extend...
...temporary outdoor patios until the fall of 2020 to support Hamilton’s culinary scene. This will allow restaurants additional seating capacity outdoors in order to reopen under the new restrictions...
.... At this time, the City has received more than 80 inquiries from interested businesses and 30 formal applications have been submitted for review and approval.
For regular City of Hamilton COVID-19 updates, please visit hamilton.ca/coronavirus.
#HamiltonReopens: hamilton.ca/reopens
Questions? Contact Public Health Services’ COVID-19 Hotline: 905-974-9848 or phscovid19@hamilton.ca.
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