All businesses must operate in compliance with the advice, recommendations and instructions of public health officials. Businesses must check with their local public health unit for any additional advice, recommendations and instructions above and beyond the information below.
The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued instruction on screening individuals. Workplaces must screen any workers or essential visitors entering the work environment. For more information, you can see the COVID-19 Screening Tool For Workplaces.
Some businesses or organizations must also screen patrons if they are operating in the Orange - Restrict catergory, Red-Control category, or Grey- Lockdown category.
Complimentary screening apps are available to ORHMA members. Visit our Resources or Technology page for more information on available apps.
Businesses are required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that provides protection of the eyes, nose, and mouth, if a worker is required to come within 2 metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering and not separated by plexiglass or some other impermeable barrier.
Businesses must follow the capacity limits designated to their operating category.
Businesses or places that are open shall ensure that equipment, washrooms, locker rooms, change rooms, showers that are accessible to the public are cleaned and disinfected as frequently as is necessary to maintain a sanitary condition.
Face coverings are required to be worn by members of the public and workers in indoor public places and workplaces, with limited exceptions.
All businesses operating in a higher-risk category, (Orange, Red and Grey) must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan for their business. A safety plan provides a documented approach to what your workplace needs to do and how you’re going to do it. Ontario has a guide for businesses on how to Develop Your COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan. Templates and samples are also available.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.
Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe:
Liquor sales licensees who wish to temporarily extend the physical size of their existing licensed patio, or temporarily add a new licensed patio within the approved period are authorized to do so, if all the following criteria are met:
MEETINGS & EVENTS
For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19
ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS
CASINOS, BINGO HALLS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS
NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS:
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.
Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe:
Liquor sales licensees who wish to temporarily extend the physical size of their existing licensed patio, or temporarily add a new licensed patio within the approved period are authorized to do so, if all the following criteria are met:
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Businesses may only rent out meeting or event space if the total number of members of the public in the business at one time are limited to the number that can maintain physical distance of at least two metres (6 feet) from any other person and cannot exceed the following:
- 50 people indoors or
- 100 people outdoors
*exception for court/government services, wedding ceremonies, funerals
- 30% capacity of the room indoors
- 100 people outdoors
For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19
ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS
- 50 people indoors
- 100 people outdoors
- 30% capacity of the room indoors
- 100 people outdoors
CASINOS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS
NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS:
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines. Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe:
Indoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
* Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol)
General Dining Rules
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Businesses may only rent out meeting or event space if the total number of members of the public in the business at one time are limited to the number that can maintain physical distance of at least two metres (6 feet) from any other person and cannot exceed the following:
- 50 people indoors or
- 100 people outdoors
*exception for court/government services, wedding ceremonies, funerals
- 30% capacity of the room indoors
- 100 people outdoors
For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19
ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS
- 50 people indoors
- 100 people outdoors
- 30% capacity of the room indoors
- 100 people outdoors
CASINOS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS
NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS:
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and other food and drink establishments (e.g., wineries, breweries and distilleries) must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Restaurants should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines. Establishments must take appropriate measures to keep patrons and workers safe:
Indoor Dining:
Outdoor Dining:
* Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol)
General Dining Rules:
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Businesses may only rent out meeting or event space if the total number of members of the public in the business at one time are limited to the number that can maintain physical distance of at least two metres (6 feet) from any other person and cannot exceed the following:
For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19
ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS
- 10 people indoors
- 25 people outdoors
- 30% capacity of the room indoors
- 100 people outdoors
CASINOS & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS
NIGHT CLUBS & STRIP CLUBS:
Establishments must adhere to the provincial guidelines unless stricter rules at the municipal level are implemented. Establishments should check with their local public health units for further local guidelines.
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Indoor Dining:
Outdoor Dining:
*Take-Out, Delivery and Drive-Thru permitted (including alcohol)
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Meetings and events are not permitted in the Lockdown category. Limited exceptions include:
For more information, visit Ontario's Guidance for Meeting & Event Facilities During COVID-19
ORGANIZED PUBLIC EVENTS
CASINO & GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS
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