The news comes as the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports its highest number of weekly cases Friday.
The health unit listed 37 new infections to end the week, with 15 (!) people in the hospital with the virus. The region currently has 361 active cases.
My note: Simcoe-Muskoka Population: 307,050 (2016)
The Red zone brings with it stringent measures to control the transmission of the virus.
The restrictions remain in place for at least 28 days. The government then reassesses the impact of public health measures to determine if the region remains in the red or moves into a new zone.
Several safety measures come into play for the region, including:
- Social gatherings limited to five people indoors, 25 outdoors
- Restaurant capacity restricted to 10 patrons seated indoors
- Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Night clubs and strip clubs only permitted to operate as restaurant or bar
- Fitness facilities can have up to 10 people in areas with weights and exercise machines
- Team sports must not be practiced or played except for training
- Movie cinemas must close