Ontario to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions on Jan. 31, with plan to lift most measures by mid-March – CBC
Enhanced vaccine certificates and masking requirements to remain in place
Jan 20, 2022
Ontario will begin easing COVID-19 public health restrictions at the end of January, the government said Thursday, with a plan to lift most remaining measures by mid-March.
Starting Jan. 31, a host of indoor settings will be able to reopen to the public with 50 per cent capacity limits, including:
Restaurants, bars and other food establishments without dancing.
Retailers, including shopping malls.
Gyms and non-spectator areas of sports facilities.
Movie theatres.
Meeting and event spaces.
Museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos and similar attractions.
Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments.
Religious services, rites and ceremonies.
Spectator areas of things like arenas and concert venues will also be open at 50 per cent capacity or up to 500 people, whichever is less, the government said in a news release.
Enhanced proof of vaccination and masking requirements will remain in place.
