St. Catharines' Mayor is calling on health officials to close all bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
Last night Mayor Walter Sendzik sent out a tweet saying he is 'in full support' of recommendations to close the businesses with the exception of take-out and delivery services.
Although Niagara Public Health has not yet made that recommendation, Ontario's Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams urged owners to take the steps to wind down operations yesterday.
Williams also asked Ontario residents to avoid groups of more than 50 people, including places of worship.
As part of our continued response to COVID-19 especially w/ St. Patrick’s Day, I’m in full support of Ontario Health Officials recommendation of closure of all Bars, restaurants, nightclubs with the exception of take-out & delivery services. Time to act is now. @NRPublicHealth
— Walter Sendzik (@WSendzik) March 17, 2020