Tennis and pet grooming are some of the activities included in the lifting of some COVID restrictions announced today.
The Chief Medical Officer of Health made the announcement this afternoon now that it’s been more than two weeks with no new confirmed COVID cases in the province.
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says effective immediately, outdoor tennis can go ahead, while pet groomers can resume operations on Monday with certain restrictions in place for both.
CMO says outdoor tennis courts can reopen immediately. Players must bring own equipment. More details will be available on the government's website. @VOCMNEWS
— Tyler Dunne (@teedunne) May 22, 2020
Players using outdoor tennis courts must bring and label their own equipment, and are prohibited from sharing equipment with others. Physical distancing must be maintained and doubles tennis is permitted with members of your “double bubble.”
Pet grooming services can resume operations on Monday, but must ensure enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols, staff must wear PPE, and policies must be in place for physical distancing and the screening of potential COVID-19 exposure.
She says limited overnight camping will also be allowed once the province moves to Alert Level 3.
Access will be limited to campers and cabins with their own holding tanks and personal washroom facilities. Tent camping will not be permitted in Alert Level 3.
Limited overnight camping will be permitted in Level 3 rather than level 2 but this does not include overnight camping in a tent. @VOCMNEWS
— Tyler Dunne (@teedunne) May 22, 2020
Dr. Fitzgerald says they are constantly reviewing public health measures in place and the changes come in consultation with interested parties and evaluation by Public Health officials.
