City of Markham moves from ORANGE-RESTRICT to RED-CONTROL classification

The Government of Ontario has lowered the thresholds for each classification level in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework as a result of the latest modelling showing that if new cases of COVID-19 continue to grow at its current rate, the province could register up to 6,500 new cases per day by mid-December. Within the next two weeks, the province will likely exceed its intensive care threshold of 150 beds under any potential scenario.

On Monday, November 16 at 12:01 AM, the City of Markham will move from the ORANGE-RESTRICT to the RED-CONTROL classification level as part of the Regional Municipality of York’s public health unit region.

Enhanced long-term care home visitor restrictions will also come into effect on Monday, November 16 at 12:01 AM.

Indoor dining and gyms will be allowed to operate with patron limits, group limits, patron contact tracing, and with health and safety measures in place. Please refer to the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework for complete RED-CONTROL restrictions and recommendations from the Government of Ontario.

City-owned and operated Markham Fitness Centre locations continue to remain closed at this time. The City of Markham is taking a responsible and measured approach to reopening, which is guided by the province’s new COVID-19 response framework and the City of Markham’s Response, Recovery & Reinvention Plan. The health and safety of our visitors, community and staff remains our number one priority.

Residents are encouraged to visit markham.ca/recreation to see what recreational outdoor, in-person and virtual program are available.

The City of Markham understands the social, physical and mental health benefits of staying active and engaged. During the pandemic, the City will continue to provide fun, educational, creative and active programs for all ages that are adapted to ensure the health and safety of participants.

As we navigate the pandemic together, the City of Markham continues to monitor and follow advice from public health officials at the federal, provincial and regional levels