The Stay-At-Home order is finally coming to an end today, but that doesn’t mean you can throw a party to celebrate.
The government says all other public health and workplace measures will remain in place, until the province enters Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen, starting June 14th.
This includes limiting indoor gatherings to households only and outdoor gatherings to up to five people, subject to limited exceptions, maintaining a cap of 25 per cent capacity for essential retail where only certain goods are permitted to be sold, restricting non-essential retail to curbside pickup and delivery only, as well as limiting short-term rentals to individuals in need of housing and allowing Ontario Parks and campgrounds on public lands to be used for day-use only, subject to limited exceptions.
Ontarians will be able to leave home to travel within the province to a secondary residence (like a cottage) for any reason; however, they are not be permitted to host members of another household indoors except for a person from another household who lives alone or a caregiver.
A simple, easy-to-understand summary of restrictions can be found on the province’s “Reopening Ontario” webpage, which provides details on what public health measures are in place before the province enters Step One of the Roadmap to Reopen. As always, anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who may be exhibiting symptoms of the virus should use the province’s self-assessment tool to determine what they should do next, including getting a test and isolating if necessary.
“As we continue to accelerate second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for Ontarians, maintaining public health measures will ensure we continue to protect our hospital capacity and help stop the spread of COVID-19 variants,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “As we look towards Step One of Ontario’s Roadmap and begin to gradually lift public health measures, it remains critical that all Ontarians continue to follow public health advice and roll up their sleeves to receive the vaccine. Every dose administered means we are one step closer to the end of the pandemic.”
While Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order is ending, the emergency brake continues until at least June 14 and all public health and workplace safety measures are still in place. Learn about the restrictions in your area as we continue to respond to #COVID19: https://t.co/Z25ZlfJ1eU pic.twitter.com/6sbCb46Yy1
— Ministry of the Solicitor General (@ONsafety) June 1, 2021