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June 2 COVID-19 updates from the City of Hamilton:

As of 9am today, there are 690 confirmed positive cases, 7 probable cases, and 38 deaths from COVID-19 in #HamOnt.

Full release: hamilton.ca/government-inf…

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The City has announced that all City-run summer recreational programming and all summer Camp Kidaca programs, as well as the usual Free Summer Supie programs will be cancelled for summer 2020. As a result, the City will not be hiring any summer recreation students.

Recreation options available this summer:

Recreation at Home: hamilton.ca/parks-recreati…

EarlyON Child and Family Centres Virtual Programming: ascy.ca/earlyon-child-…

@HamiltonLibrary Virtual Branch: hpl.ca

Senior Centre Without Walls: hamilton.ca/SCWW

In addition to these recreation opportunities already available, we have several other new activities that will be starting up later this summer once the City is able to confirm logistics and the provincial orders related to gatherings are lifted. These include...#HamiltonReopens

Recreation at Home Activity Kits – Recreation staff are preparing take and play kits with games and activities from some popular recreation programs. We anticipate that kits will be distributed in the community starting in July (1/4)

Free Fitness in the Park – Fitness instructors will lead organized fitness classes at community parks for all ages and abilities. Program features include Tai Chi and Family Boot Camp and classes will be scheduled in parks where physical distancing can be maintained. (2/4)

Child Safety Courses – The City is partnering with an online, Home Alone safety course provider to assist 9-12 year-olds in taking their first step toward independence without direct adult supervision. These courses will be offered at a reduced rate to Hamilton residents. (3/4)

Senior of the Year Awards – This year’s Senior of the Year Awards event has been postponed indefinitely. However, we still want to recognize and celebrate the important contributions of seniors in our community. More information to come: hamilton.ca/city-awards/se…. (4/4)

Visit hamilton.ca/reopens for more information on these summer programming options. #HamiltonReopens

The public is reminded that City parks and some park amenities are open for use within Public Health guidelines such as physical distancing and not gathering in groups of more than five. Sports fields can be used for passive use by families and small groups of...

...five people or less, who are physical distancing. No organized sports or team sports are permitted on any City sports fields or diamonds. Park benches and other park amenities are also open for use.

Spray pads, drinking fountains and playground structures are still closed.

The City will begin reopening the escarpment stairs on Friday, June 5. Staff will remove barricades and install signage during the day on Friday, and it is anticipated that all of the stairs will be open by Saturday, June 6. Residents choosing to use the escarpment stairs...

...should continue to keep 2m or 6ft of distance between themselves and others as much as possible. Given the railings are not sanitized, those using the stairs should use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash their hands with soap and warm water as soon as possible after...

...using the stairs. As well, users should not gather in large groups or join crowds at the stairs.

With businesses and other buildings in Hamilton starting to reopen or bring back more staff or other visitors, it’s important to remember that there can be risks associated with stagnant water. If you are a property owner and your building has been closed, or if water usage in...

...the building has decreased significantly because of low occupancy, it’s your responsibility to ensure the safety of water on your property.

To reopen safely, businesses are encouraged to follow the City of Hamilton’s water safety checklist for safely reopening...

... buildings. The checklist provides the necessary actions such as mapping and flushing of water systems, disinfecting and cleaning, testing and continued maintenance.

Water Safety Checklist: hamilton.ca/coronavirus/wa…

The City has received some complaints about longer grass on the edges of some City parks. As a reminder, due to COVID-19, some crews in Public Works are working at reduced staffing capacity due to limited summer students. As a result, while the grass is still being cut...

...there is a reduced amount of trimming taking place along fence lines and around trees. The City thanks residents for their patience as we do our best to manage the operational impacts from COVID-19 and do our best to keep up with the grass this summer.