Changes to the regulations — including indoor bars/nightclubs permitted to operate with table service only and gathering limits increased to 25 people — come into effect today [Jan 21].
Speaking at the recent press briefing, Premier Burt said, “Today, in line with the Ministry of Health recommendations, and with the support of the Covid Cabinet Committee, the Cabinet has also agreed to the following changes to restrictions:
- “Group gatherings of persons in a private or public setting will increase from a maximum of 10 to a maximum of 25 people – this will also apply to outdoor funerals.
- “Indoor bars and nightclubs can re-open but will only be permitted to operate as table service only, with a maximum of 6 at a table. No bar service will be permitted.
- “The curfew will remain in place between the hours of midnight – 5 am, with businesses closing at 11 pm.
“These changes will come into effect on Thursday, January 21st, at 6 am. And as per usual, the restrictions will be reviewed every two weeks.
“There will be no Large Group exemptions approved at this time. However, exemptions may be submitted to the Minister of National Security, for events taking place after February 1st.”
The Public Health [COVID-19 Emergency Powers] [No. 3] Amendment [No. 2] Regulations 2021 [PDF here]:
