City Of Peterborough Adjusts COVID-19 Protocols As Province Moves To next Phase In Reopening
/On Thursday the City of Peterborough will adjust its COVID-19 protocols in recreation facilities following the Province of Ontario’s announcement moving Ontario to the next phase of reopening.
A full house at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, 2018. As of Thursday arenas may operate at 50 per cent capacity. File photo.
Capacity limits for entertainment and sporting venues will move to 50 per cent, and masking requirements remain in place in accordance with new Provincial regulations.
Arenas
In accordance with provincial regulations, the following measures for community use at all arena facilities are in effect as of Thursday:
Proof of Vaccination using enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and Active Screening are still required for entry.
Masks/face coverings are required at all times, limited exemptions apply.
Spectator capacities will be increased to 50% capacity for all spectating areas.
No capacity limits in non-spectating areas (i.e., change rooms/on ice)
Food and beverage consumption is permitted, masks to be worn at all times while not consuming.
Safety plans are required for permitted users/groups using the facility.
Skating programs will remain registered and with capacities, for more information visit peterborough.ca/skate.
Healthy Planet Arena will continue to be used for vaccination clinics. Please visit the Peterborough Public Health website for clinic information.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
In accordance with provincial regulations, the following measures for the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre are in effect as of Thursday:
Organized public gatherings are limited to 50 people indoors, and 100 people outdoors.
Active Screening and Proof of Vaccination requirements remain in effect, with government-issued photo ID and QR Code Proof of Vaccination required.
Masks/face coverings are required unless participating in active sport or fitness activities.
There are no guidelines related to physical distancing.
Spectators observing sporting events within the Centre are limited to 50 percent of the seating capacity.
