All city-owned/operated recreational facilities in the capital city are being closed until further notice.

Recreations programming are cancelled with the exception of After School program which will continue as long as schools remain open.

Rental of city facilities are also cancelled until further notice.

Mayor Danny Breen says they are keeping a close eye on the situation.

He says they need to rely on public health experts because that is not what they do. Breen says they will take their information to make the best decisions.

The Railway Coast Museum and the Pippy Park Winter Activity Centre will also be closed, however the trails in Pippy Park will continue to be groomed.

Public meetings at city hall and other facilities are also cancelled, and while city council will continue to meet, council meetings will be closed to the general public until further notice.