Phase 4 of Reopening begins as Alert Level reduced to GREEN tomorrow - Friday, July 2nd

07/01/2021

The Public Safety Commission and the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Public Health Department wish to confirm that Phase 4 of the Reopening Process will begin this Friday July 2, 2021 and is pleased to announce the lowering of the alert level to Green. This is the next step in the phased-in approach for the lowering of emergency measures in the community.

Phase 4 includes (but is not limited to) the following:

All Public Health Measures to be followed in all settings according to current, local Public Health recommendations. Please note that 100% capacity (as seen below) is based on maintaining two (2) meter distancing.

• Indoor private gatherings: INCREASE to a maximum of 12 persons
• Outdoor private & public gatherings: NO CHANGE � maximum of 50 persons
• Restaurants: INCREASE to 100% capacity, with a maximum of ten (10) persons per table
• Cigar lounges: INCREASE to 100% capacity, with a maximum of ten (10) persons per table
• Bars & social clubs: INCREASE to 100% capacity. However, patrons must remain seated at the table (no mingling). Bar seats must maintain 2 meter distancing. Maximum of ten (10) persons per table
• Gaming establishments: Open, with pre-approved Green Zone measures
• Churches, funerals & ceremonial gatherings: INCREASE to 100% capacity
• Gyms & fitness centers: INCREASE to 100% capacity with 25 person maximum. Masking required when moving from one location to another
• Organizations: Start phased-in return to office
• Kahnawake Businesses: 100% capacity. No more restrictions to operating hours in accordance with ABC Law and Gaming Law.
• Private events or social activities in rented halls or indoor public settings: Maximum 50 persons, space permitting. Must remain seated. (Large indoor parties in rented halls still prohibited at this time)