With the initial stage of the COVID19 epidemic slowing in many parts of the nation, here's how provinces are planning to reopen
A woman wears a face mask as she walks along Sainte-Catherine street in Montreal, Sunday May 24, 2020
In March, Canada began shutting down as the number of COVID-19 cases and resulting deaths soared. Now, with the initial stage of the epidemic slowing in many parts of the nation, provinces and territories are rolling out their reopening plans. Every jurisdiction is providing detailed advice, some with colour-coded charts and graphics.A business or service may have reopened but that does not mean it has returned to “before COVID-19” standards.
People should expect that public health limits and distancing guidelines are in place, governing everything from the number of people in stores and restaurants to how professionals deal with close-contact situations and even how many people can attend a funeral. Self-isolation rules and other restrictions often do not apply to essential workers, such as truckers.There are rules on a national level in areas of federal jurisdiction:All air travellers must wear masksThe Canada-U.S.
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