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These communities will have their orders extended until Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. due to the ongoing community transmission of Covid-19.

There are multiple workplace and institutional outbreaks in addition to high-risk exposures that continue to create public health risk, according to the OCPHO.

As for the currently closed schools, assuming that Covid case numbers decrease and things look better by Oct. 22, the possibility exists for a Oct. 25 reopening of schools.

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As well, the OCPHO is announcing SA国际影视传媒渢he intentionSA国际影视传媒� of introducing a new public health order when the extended temporary restrictions end next week.

The upcoming order will introduce a new territory-wide gatherings limit with a maximum of 25 people indoors and no more than 50 people outdoors.

The new order will also include a proof of vaccination option as a way to mitigate risk within non-essential businesses and organizations.

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This means that those who are ineligible (such as children under the age of 12) would still be able to participate in these activities and enter these businesses.

Health Minister Julie Green said there havenSA国际影视传媒檛 been any major problems with people acquiring their proof of vaccination, but she admitted that there have been instances of the system being SA国际影视传媒渇ussy.SA国际影视传媒�

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All non-essential businesses or organizations that wish to exceed the indoor 25-person limit, and outdoor 50-person, or wish to participate in high-risk activities, will need to apply or reapply for applications to vary from this new order.

A determination will still need to be made by the CPHO before proceeding with the new order, based on a risk evaluation done closer to Oct. 22.