COVID-19: Kingston, Ont. businesses prepare for new round of restrictions, closures
Global News
Kingston businesses prepare for the latest round of pandemic restrictions introduced by the Ontario government, expected to remain in place for at least three weeks.
Restaurants and bars across Ontario are serving up their last meals Tuesday night before halting indoor dining as of Wednesday, all in an effort to curtail the province’s soaring COVID-19 cases.
Shopping malls and personal care services must reduce their capacity to 50 per cent, while other businesses like gyms will be forced to close.
The new measures are expected to remain in place for at least three weeks.
There was one final workout before the restrictions kick in at Kingston’s Hayabusa Academy for members of the martial arts and fitness centre. They’re making the most of it before doors lock for the next few weeks.
“Part of the reason why we’re able to come in here and train effectively is because we have a working hospital infrastructure and the lockdown is to support that hospital infrastructure,” says academy member Anton Thorson.
“So, keeping that in mind, it’s a small burden to bear overall in the grand scheme of things.”
Meanwhile, at the Duchess Pub, part owner Troy Gadbois worries about the impact of more restrictions.
“It’s going to affect our business greatly, obviously, along with all the other sectors,” he says.
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