Ontario Easing Covid Guidelines, Ending Vaccine Passport System on March 1

Starting on Feb. 17, we are going to take away all capability limits, aside from sporting occasions, live performance venues and theaters, which can be capped at 50 %. Some higher-risk settings can even be capped at 25 %. Social gathering limits will improve to 25 folks indoors and 100 folks outdoor. Organized public occasions will improve to 50 folks indoors with no limits outdoor. Efficient March 1, we intend to eradicate capability limits in all indoor public settings. On the similar time and on the advice of Dr. Moore, we are going to carry proof of vaccination necessities for all settings. Primarily based on the recommendation of Dr. Moore, and what we have now discovered over the pandemic, we might want to maintain masking in place for just a bit bit longer. And let me be very clear, we’re transferring on this path as a result of it’s protected to take action. Right now’s announcement just isn’t due to what’s occurring in Ottawa or Windsor, however regardless of it.