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Windsor-Essex is entering the red control layer under Ontario’s COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The province made the announcement on Friday shortly after 1pm. According to the province, steps are being taken to stop the spread of the virus with new cases on the rise.
Windsor-Essex had 51 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The new restrictions under the red control level will take effect Monday at 12.00.
“The fact that we have moved three times in the past three weeks is a clear indicator that the situation in our region is significant and is getting worse,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “It hurts to have to take another step back, but that’s what we’re going to do, and together we’ll come together as a community and focus our efforts on keeping each other safe.”
The changes will impact bars and restaurants as the limit of customers that can sit inside will be ten with no more than four groups of people sitting together.
The limit for all public events and organized social gatherings is five people indoors and 25 people outdoors.
Gyms and fitness centers may remain open but will have a maximum of ten people indoors and 25 for outdoor classes.
No team will be allowed to play or participate in training. The city of Windsor is taking it a step further by suspending recreational services in swimming pools, arenas and community centers for a two-week period in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
A full list of the new restrictions can be found here.
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