Programming is also impacted

The cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, as well as area townships have extended all recreation facility closures and cancelled all spring programming up to and including June 30.

That includes arenas, pools, libraries, as well as community centres.

"Our hope is that by making this decision today, both residents and program organizers will have greater certainty - with their efforts not being wasted in planning and residents won't be disappointed that a spring session may not materialize or may need to be cancelled later," said Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic.

The decision to extend closures and cancellations will be continually reviewed, in conjunction with direction from the province and guidance from the Region's Medical Officer of Health, to determine if an earlier opening is possible or if a further extension is required.

"This is very unfortunate as I know many of our seniors, kids and families were looking forward to getting back into these popular programs but we must do all we can do to flatten the curve," added Cambridge Mayor Kathryn McGarry.

"This is a temporary measure and we are hopeful that circumstances will improve and may enable an earlier opening for at least some of these facilities."

You can find more information on the individual city websites:

City of Kitchener

City of Waterloo

City of Cambridge