A list of what's open: Tracking Ontario's gradual reopening
Here’s a look at the latest developments as the province slowly emerges from its curve-flattening closures.
Friday, May 8: Garden centres and nurseries will be able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies.
Saturday, May 9: Hardware stores and safety supply stores will be permitted to open for in-store payment and purchases.
Monday, May 11: Retail stores with a street entrance can begin offering curbside pickup and delivery, in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s Guidance Document for Essential Workplaces and occupational health and safety requirements.
Thursday, May 14: The LCBO will extend its hours, opening from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Currently, the stores are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on those days. Sunday hours will remain the same, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Other:
Mount Pleasant Cemetery will reopen on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. but will be closed on Mother’s Day Sunday to avoid overcrowding.
Gradual, 3-stage reopening
The province previously announced a 3-stage plan for reopening the economy, but has yet to provide specific dates for many of the phases, choosing a wait-and-see approach directed by health officials and contingent on case numbers declining.
(Source: Province of Ontario)
Stage 1
opening select workplaces that can meet current public health guidelines
allowing essential gatherings of a limited number of people
opening some outdoor spaces
continued protections for vulnerable populations
Stage 2
opening more workplaces with significant mitigation plans
opening more public spaces
allowing some larger public gatherings
continued protections for vulnerable populations
Stage 3
opening all workplaces responsibly
relaxing restrictions on public gatherings
continued protections for vulnerable populations
Considerations for each stage
a consistent two-to-four week decrease in the number of new daily COVID‑19 cases
sufficient acute and critical care capacity, including access to ventilators and ongoing availability of personal protective equipment
approximately 90% of new COVID‑19 contacts are being reached by local public health officials within one day, with guidance and direction to contain community spread
ongoing testing of suspected COVID‑19 cases, especially of vulnerable populations, to detect new outbreaks quickly
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