“our business has been down 70 to 80 per cent since the restrictions. the hospitality industry has been hit the hardest and i’m excited to be calling back all our staff.”
with the province’s proof of vaccination requirements in place for all non-essential businesses, health unit ceo nicole dupuis said she is “cautious but comfortable” easing restrictions on businesses.
the restrictions implemented on sept. 7 prohibited most indoor dancing, with exceptions for those who dance as a part of their employment. at weddings, indoor dancing was only allowed for the marital couple.
bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and adult entertainment venues were required to close at midnight.
a zero tolerance policy for non-compliance with public health measures — making, physical distancing, and more — also came into effect under the original letter of instruction.
prompting the more severe restrictions from dr. wajid ahmed were a high number of covid-19 infections linked directly to several businesses and weddings. in the few weeks leading up to the letter of instruction’s publication, seven wedding venues were linked to 141 cases, 44 local restaurants were linked to 67 cases, three nightclubs were linked to 40 cases, eight bars were linked to 28 cases, and two adult entertainment clubs were linked to 11 cases.