The Province has loaded a Stay-at-Home Order on top of the current Ontario-wide shutdown.
The Stay-at-Home Oder came into effect just after midnight Thursday (April 8th) and is expected to last four weeks.
Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Cushman says the move is to help us get ahead of the COVID variants of concern that appear more contagious than earlier varieties of the virus.
Among the new measures are requirements that non-essential retailers scale back to curbside pick-up and delivery, (via appointment), between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., with delivery of goods to patrons between 6:00AM and 9:00PM.
Scaling back the operation of malls likewise, with one designated pickup location inside the mall and any number of pickup locations outside as long as social distancing occurs.
Limiting what big box stores can sell to groceries, cleaning and personal care supplies, pharmacy and pet items. These stores can be open to a 25 percent capacity limit from 7AM to 8PM and can deliver between 6AM and 9 at night.
Safety and medical or optical supply stores, rental and leasing services, vendors selling motor vehicles, boats and telecommunications equipment are allowed to operate- along with garden centres, nurseries and greenhouses at 25 percent capacity between 7 in the morning and eight at night.
Local schools and child care will remain open for in-person care and learning.
Follow all COVID protocols when indulging in any of the above activities and stay at home when you’re not.
