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Omicron variant forces new restrictions in Ontario

 With the rising cases in Ontario, the province has introduced new measures to restrict the transmission and will have the following effects for small business:

  • For venues with more than 1,000 capacity, restricted to 50%
  • Indoor gatherings limited to 10
  • Outdoor gatherings limited to 25
  • Restaurants, pharmacies, retail, etc... limited to 50% capacity (maximum seatings of 10)
    • closing by 11pm for indoor seating
    • alcohol sales ends at 10pm
    • prohibit of food/drink at sporting events/concerts/cinemas
So for businesses you'll have to update your poster at the front for your capacity

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