The following general measures are in place:

• Physical distancing must be maintained within establishments. Capacity limits are based on the ability of patrons to maintain at least 2-metres (6 feet).
• Patrons and staff must wear a mask or face covering inside any business or place that is open. Ensure the mask covers the nose, mouth and chin (unless exempted from regulation). Masks use is also recommended outdoors whenever face-to-face with someone outside of your household (especially if you’re within 2 metres of each other).
• If staff/workers are performing tasks indoors that require them to be less than 2 metres from an unmasked or improperly masked individual without a barrier (e.g. Plexiglass, partition, wall), appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn, including proper protection for eyes, nose and mouth. At a minimum, this would include a medical mask and eye protection (NOTE: This is also a requirement of the Ministry of Labour).
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
• Provide alcohol-based hand rub when handwashing not available.
• Regularly clean and disinfect common areas such as washrooms
• Employees must be screened prior to entering the workplace. The screening tool should ask if staff have any COVID-19 symptoms. This screening tool could be done electronically or using a paper-based resource like the sample provided here. The Ministry of Health also has an online COVID-19 Screening Tool for Employees and an online COVID-19 Screening Tool for Customers that may be of use.
• Music volumes must be lowered in establishments to allow for normal conversation to occur
• Businesses must have COVID-19 safety plans in place
• Offer employees the option from working from home.
• Use virtual gatherings or events to recognize occasions
• For sector-specific requirements, please see the current Provincial legislation or scroll further down this page.

Please visit HKPR.on.ca for further information. The Q&A section is routinely reviewed and updated.

 -Vaccine Passport FAQ's

As new information is continually being released about COVID-19, the LDCC Team is working hard to gather and summarize the information to share with our stakeholders. There have been several government announcements in the last few days about assistance that will be provided to businesses and individuals. Below is a summary of some of those measures which might help your business / organization. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES BUSINESS RESOURCES:

The Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce is part of Team Kawartha Lakes (#TeamKL or #TeamKawarthaLakes) which includes Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, Kawartha Lakes SBEC, Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay Downtown BIA, Coboconk/Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce, Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce, Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce, Impact 32, the Innovation Cluster, Kawartha Lakes CFDC, VCCS Employment Services, Trillium Lakelands School Board, Fleming College, Trent University and OMAFRA Regional Staff.

The Team is working collectively and collaboratively to ensure that local businesses receive up to date and accurate information. We encourage you to connect with anyone on the team to access the support you need. A FULL CONTACT LIST IS AVAILABLE ON THE BUSINESS RESOURCE PAGE

MP JAMIE SCHMALE UPDATES: 

https://jamieschmale.ca/update-of-covid-19/

MPP LAURIE SCOTT UPDATES:

https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/covid_19_updates