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Sean Davidson
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Published Friday, May 1, 2020 7:29AM EDT Last Updated Friday, May 1, 2020 4:11PM EDT
TORONTO -- The Ontario government has announced that certain businesses and workplaces can reopen on Monday with strict public health measures in effect.The government said businesses permitted to reopen include seasonal businesses and some essential construction projects.
"Right now, there are certain businesses and workplaces that can operate safety," Premier Doug Ford said Friday. "That means they can physically distance their staff and customers, they can put in physical barriers, they can provide contact-free services, or they work outside and are isolated."
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TORONTO -- The Ontario government has announced that certain businesses and workplaces can reopen on Monday with strict public health measures in effect.
The government said businesses permitted to reopen include seasonal businesses and some essential construction projects.
"Right now, there are certain businesses and workplaces that can operate safety," Premier Doug Ford said Friday. "That means they can physically distance their staff and customers, they can put in physical barriers, they can provide contact-free services, or they work outside and are isolated."
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The premier said allowing some businesses to reopen follows advice from the province's chief medical officer of health. Ford said he also believes, in the near future, additional businesses will be allowed to reopen.
"We have made tremendous progress," Ford said. "We are flattening the curve, we are heading in the right direction."
Ford said today's announcement marks an "important starting point" in Ontario's path to reopening the economy.
"We can take today as a sign," he said. "Today's news shows us that if we stay the course, stay vigilant, and take a measured approach, we can keep moving in the right direction."
"We can keep moving ahead with the opening up of the economy. We still have a long way to go but today is a glimmer of hope."
The government said following proper health and safety guidelines, these businesses can reopen as of May 4 at 12:01 a.m.: ............
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