Expanded restrictions for hot spot regions
Targeted restrictions are now in effect for hot spot regions - municipalities or communities where there are at least 350 cases per 100,000 people and 250 active cases.
Effective immediately:
- All indoor fitness activities are prohibited
- All youth and adult indoor sport, performance and recreation activities are prohibited. This applies to all youth activities, including for students still learning in classrooms.
- All indoor recreation facilities must close. Outdoor recreation amenities can be open to public access unless specifically closed by public health order.
Effective May 3:
- Grades 7 to 12 shifting to online learning
These restrictions will remain in place for 2 weeks, or until the region falls back below the case threshold – whichever is longer.
All other restrictions remain in place, including:
- Retail services and shopping malls limited to 15% capacity
- No indoor social gatherings
- Entertainment facilities remain closed
- Personal and wellness services (like physio and hair salons) are open by appointment only.
- Places of worship limited to 15% capacity for in-person attendance.
- Libraries must remain closed
- Working from home is mandatory unless a physical presence is required to operate effectively.
