Over 800 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ontario this weekend – 574 on Monday alone. Starting today (September 22), residents will be required to show proof of vaccination at most indoor, non-essential public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn.

The proof of vaccination requirements apply to any customer entering the indoor areas of the following premises:

• Restaurants, bars, and other food or drink establishments, including those where dance facilities are provided such as nightclubs, and other similar establishments (excluding delivery and takeout);

• Meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres;

• Facilities used for sports and fitness activities and personal fitness training, such as gyms, fitness and recreational facilities, including facilities where spectators watch events;

• Casinos, bingo halls, and gaming establishments
• Concert venues, theatres, and cinemas
• Strip clubs, bathhouses, and sex clubs
• Racing venues (e.g., horse racing)
• Places where commercial film and television production takes place and there is a studio audience (the audience members are considered patrons).

Proof of vaccination is also required in the outdoor areas of food or drink establishments where dance facilities are provided, including nightclubs, and other similar establishments, but not with respect to takeout and delivery service.