Ontario is pausing the next step of its reopening plan, which would remove a cap on the number of people permitted in night clubs, strip clubs, sex clubs and bathhouses
Ontario is pausing its plan to lift capacity limits in the remaining settings where proof of vaccination is required, following a rise in COVID-19 cases.
The province had planned on removing a cap on the number of people permitted in night clubs, strip clubs, sex clubs and bathhouses next Monday. But Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s top doctor, says that move will be delayed for at least 28 days as he monitors theThe decision comes a day after Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province would stay the course with its reopening plan.
The province says hospital and intensive care capacity remains stable, but the positivity rate is increasing.
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