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Here's what you can do when Waterloo region moves to Step 2 on Monday

Waterloo region will catch up with the rest of Ontario by moving to Step Two of the provinces reopening plan Monday.

You can get a haircut, but you have to wear a mask

People in Waterloo region can get haircuts starting July 12, although masks are still required. (Francis Ferland/Radio-Canada)

Waterloo region will catch up with the rest of Ontario by moving to Step 2 of the province's reopening plan Monday.

That means a mix of new activities like overnight camps, outdoor sports leagues, and outdoor gatherings with more participants will soon be on the table.

Waterloo region may spend only a few days in Step 2, asMedical Officer of Health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang has said the region is expected to move to Step 3 Friday with the rest of the province.

For now, here's a look at what's allowed:

Gatherings

  • Outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people.
  • Indoor gatherings of up to five people.

Religious services and ceremonies

  • Indoor services permitted at up to 25 per cent of a room's capacity
  • Outdoor services permitted with capacity limited to allow physical distancing.

Retail

  • Essential retail stores can open to 50 per cent capacity.
  • Non-essential retail stores can open to 25 per cent capacity.
  • Stores in shopping malls can open with restrictions.
  • Liquor stores can open up to 50 per cent capacity.

Dining

  • Outdoor dining expands to six people per table, with exceptions for large households.
  • Outdoor karaoke permittedwith restrictions.

Recreation

  • Outdoor fitness classes with three metres of distance between people.
  • No-contact outdoor sports, with no limit on the number of people or teams.
  • Overnight camps for children.
  • Outdoor concerts, theatres, cinemas, horse racing and motor speedways up to 25 per cent audience capacity.
  • Outdoor water parks, fairsand amusement parks up to 25 per cent capacity.

Indoor services

  • Personal care services such as salons can open to 25 per cent capacity if masks can be worn at all times. Appointments are required.
  • Public libraries can open up to 25 per cent capacity.
  • Commercial, film and TV production open with no audience, and other restrictions.
  • Driving instruction permitted with restrictions.

with files from the Canadian Press