The Halton Region is set to enter Stage Two on Friday.
The biggest reason is that case numbers across the Region have been falling.
Milton MPP Parm Gill says it’s a credit to the hard work of citizens.
That praise comes with a bit of caution; however, because there could be a bit of backtracking a bit if there is a spike.
MPP Gill adds that they have also worked with the Region to help businesses in Town out.
He says he asked for a policy that would allow restaurants to extend their patios.
That motion was approved on Wednesday at the most recent Milton Town Council meeting.
Also, as of 12:01 a.m. on June 19th, the following businesses, services, recreational and outdoor facilities will be allowed to reopen in Halton region with proper safety measures in place:
- outdoor dine-in services at restaurants, bars, and other establishments, including patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent properties;
- select personal care services with the proper health and safety measures in place, including tattoo parlors, barbershops, hair salons, and beauty salons;
- shopping malls under existing restrictions, including food services reopening for take-out and outdoor dining only;
- tour and guide services, such as bike and walking, bus and boat tours, as well as tasting and tours for wineries, breweries and distilleries;
- water recreational facilities such as outdoor splash pads and wading pools, and all swimming pools;
- beach access and additional camping at Ontario Parks; camping at private campgrounds; outdoor-only recreational facilities and training for outdoor team sports, with limits to enable physical distancing;
- drive-in and drive-through venues for theatres, concerts, animal attractions, and cultural appreciation, such as art installations; and film and television production activities, with limits to enable physical distancing.
Halton Region Public Health is reminding residents that important public health measures and direction remain in place as the COVID-19 pandemic and emergency continue.
“As our economy reopens and some restrictions are eased, Halton Region Public Health will continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our community safe”, said Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health. “We still have more work to do and must stay vigilant. I encourage everyone to continue physical distancing in public outside of your social ‘circle’, wash your hands frequently, stay close to home as much as possible, and staying home especially if you are not well. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please get tested. Continuing to take these steps will ensure we continue to move forward, not backward.”
