Here are the COVID-19 restrictions for Ottawa heading into the holiday season

New restrictions are being imposed on social gatherings, restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Ottawa to address the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern.

Medical officer of health Dr. Vera Etches issued a letter of instruction on Friday, imposing new capacity limits and physical distancing requirements at local businesses. Shortly after, the Ontario government announced new restrictions on social gatherings and businesses.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at the COVID-19 restrictions in place for Ottawa, that will come into effect on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20.

The Ontario government is reducing social gathering limits for indoor and outdoor settings.

As of Sunday, the social gathering limits are 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors.