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New COVID-19 restrictions have taken effect all over Ontario including Northumberland as of Wednesday.
Movie theatres, gyms,and restaurants must close for indoor activities while retail stores and personal care services are limited to 50 per cent capacity.
School classes will run remotely until at least January 17th, while most other measures, including business closures, are slated to last at least 21 days.
Social gatherings are limited to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors.
HKPR Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Natalie Bocking addressed some of the issues around the controversial number of people infected with Covid-19:
Bocking add’s, that getting vaccinated and proper social distancing is still the best way to avoid getting Covid-19.