RICHMOND HILL – Last Friday, the Ontario government extended the province-wide stay-at-home order by two weeks until May 20 and announced further public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and relieve mounting pressures on the health care system. As a result, residents should be aware of the following:

• Many Richmond Hill park amenities are closed until further notice. This includes basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, skate parks, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, outdoor fitness equipment and picnic tables/areas.

Gathering limits

• Indoor organized public events and social gatherings are not allowed, except with members of the same household.
• Outdoor gatherings are limited to members of your own household.
• Individuals who live alone and single parents may consider having exclusive, close contact with another household to help reduce the negative impacts of social isolation.

Enforcement

Community Standards Officers are patrolling the city to enforce provincial COVID-19 regulations and any resident and/or business not in compliance could be fined.

Help keep our community safe

Residents are further reminded that you can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by doing the following:

• Maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from others
• Wear a mask or face covering indoors, as well as outdoors if you cannot physical distance
• Wash your hands thoroughly and often
• Stay home if you’re sick, even with mild symptoms
• Download the COVID Alert app
• Get vaccinated as soon as you are eligible

Updates and information on the City’s response to COVID-19, including a complete list of what’s open and closed, is available online at RichmondHill.ca/COVID19.

MEDIA CONTACT

Ash O’Malley, Communications Advisor, ash.omalley@richmondhill.ca