Update #44 West Lincoln Response to COVID-19 Province proceeds to Step 2, June 30, 2021

Township of West Lincoln

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For Immediate Release: June 30, 2021

Update # 44 - West Lincoln Response to COVID-19 – Province proceeds to Step 2 of the Roadmap on June 30, 2021 

West Lincoln, Ont. – June 30, 2021

In response to the recent announcement made by the Provincial Government stating that Ontario will be moving into Step 2 of the roadmap effective June 30, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. updates on services within the Township of West Lincoln are outlined below:

 General Reopening Update(s):

• For more Township operating updates, please be sure to visit the Township’s COVID-19 Information and Updates website page.
• Portions of  the Public health & safety measures as part of section 22 orders for food premises & retail remain in place to keep Niagara safe.
• Step Two of the Roadmap focuses on the resumption of more outdoor activities and limited indoor services with small numbers of people where face coverings are worn, with other restrictions in place. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 25 people
• Indoor social gatherings and organized public events with up to 5 people
• Essential and other select retail permitted at 50 per cent capacity

• Non-essential retail permitted at 25 per cent capacity

• Personal care services where face coverings can be worn at all times, and at 25 per cent capacity and other restrictions

• Outdoor dining with up to 6 people per table, with exceptions for larger households and other restrictions

• Indoor religious services, rites, or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services permitted at up to 25 per cent capacity of the particular room

• Overnight camps for children operating in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health

 Township Municipal Office:

• The Township continues to offer access to select services by appointment only, as outlined in Step 1 of the Reopening Plan, at the Township Municipal Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm.

• Please visit the phone directory page and the applications, licences and permits page on the Township’s website for contact information and online forms.

 Recreation Facilities:

• Outdoor fitness classes are limited to the number of people who can maintain 3 metres of physical distance

• Outdoor sports without contact or modified to avoid contact, with no specified limit on number of people or teams participating, with restrictions

• Overnight camps for children operating in a manner consistent with the safety guidelines produced by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health

• Outdoor sport facilities with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity that have designated seating area

• Outdoor concert venues, theatres and cinemas, with spectators permitted at 25 per cent capacity that have designated seating area

• Indoor recreational facilities, including the walking track remains closed at this time

 Library:

• The Libraries in Smithville, Caistorville and Wellandport will be open to the public commencing on July 5, 2021. There will be restricted numbers of people that will be allowed in the building at one time with COVID hours and protocols being enforced until further notice. Patrons are welcome to browse for materials or use the computers. Curbside will remain available by appointment. All in-person programming remains cancelled at this time.

• Drop boxes remain open 24/7

Councillor Cheryl Ganann stated,

“The news that Step 2 of Ontario’s reopening has commenced is very exciting!

We owe our thanks to those who have been vaccinated, especially those who have already had their second shot and to the many of you, who have continued to follow the Public Health protocols of mask-wearing, social-distancing and proper hand-washing. You have demonstrated appropriate concern for the well-being of your fellow residents, without which we would not have been able to achieve this step in the re-opening process. We’ve collectively worked hard to meet the opening thresholds to be given this opportunity to spend more time outdoors with our family and friends! We are moving in the right direction, but we must remain aware that this COVID-19 pandemic is not over, as the serious Delta variant still is of major concern. Enjoy yourselves, but stay safe and healthy, West Lincoln!”

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