The Ontario Government released A Framework for Reopening our Province. It outlines the criteria for the loosening of emergency measures, as well as guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening of businesses, services and public spaces.
“Our top priority remains protecting the health and safety of the people of Ontario and supporting our frontline heroes as we do everything in our power to contain and defeat this deadly virus,” said Premier Ford. “At the same time, we are preparing for the responsible restart of our economy. This next phase of our response to COVID-19 is designed to help us map out what needs to be done, and when, to get us back on the road to recovery.”
The stage-by-stage approach to reopening the economy will ensure there are appropriate measures in place so workplaces can open safely. Health officials will carefully monitor each stage over a two to four week period.
- Stage 1: For businesses that were ordered to close or restrict operations, opening select workplaces that can immediately modify operations to meet public health guidance. Opening some outdoor spaces like parks and allowing for a greater number of individuals to attend some events. Hospitals would also begin to offer some non-urgent and scheduled surgeries, and other health care services.
- Stage 2: Opening more workplaces, based on risk assessments, which may include some service industries and additional office and retail workplaces. Some larger public gatherings would be allowed, and more outdoor spaces would open.
- Stage 3: Opening of all workplaces responsibly and further relaxing of restrictions on public gatherings.
Additional Sources
Featured Photo: Office of the Premier
- “Reopening Ontario after COVID-19.” Ontario.ca, Government of Ontario, 27 Apr. 2020, ontario.ca/reopening-ontario-after-covid-19
- “A Framework for Reopening Our Province“.” Government of Ontario, Apr. 2020.
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