As Canada tries to contain the novel coronavirus, some provinces are preparing plans to reopen their economies. COVID-19 has gripped the country, forcing more than a million people out of their jobs in March and into the hands of government subsidies.OntarioStatus: ReopeningOn Monday, provincial officials released guidelines to lift Ontario’s lockdown measures, though a concrete date has not been set.
In the third and final stage, Ontario will consider opening all workplaces responsibly and relaxing restrictions on public gatherings. From Saturday to Monday, Ontario had reported declining new cases daily until Tuesday, when a spike put a stop to the streak. A formal plan has not been released, but Quebec officials have been looking to public health for guidance. Throughout its reopening plan, physical distancing will be maintained.Last Thursday, Saskatchewan became the first province in Canada to unveil a reopening plan, which includes five phases.
Phase three has no set date, but it contains plans for opening up a remaining chunk of businesses, including tattoo shops, nail salons, gyms, restaurants and childcare facilities. Most places will have a maximum gathering size of 15 people, except for restaurants and bars that will be able to operate at 50 per cent capacity. Recreation areas, including dance floors and pool tables inside of restaurants and other similar establishments, will have to stay closed.
The second phase, which could begin within two to four weeks, would see resumption of elective surgeries, and reopening of daycares, offices, restaurants, ATV trails and seasonal campgrounds. The third phase would allow regular church services, dentistry work and reopened fitness centres. The final phase, which would probably come only after a vaccine is available, would include large gatherings.
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