Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in recent days, Kingston Police have begun an investigation into whether some businesses were operating before the Phase 2 reopening.
Police released a statement saying they have received information that one or more businesses that fall under the designation of personal care services may have been operating prior to June 12.
Doing so would be an offence for business owners or operators of these establishments under the provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).
As a result Kingston Police is conducting an investigation into the validity of these claims and would like to speak to or hear from anyone who has first-hand information regarding whether any nail salons or other personal care services were operating on June 11 or earlier.
The investigation would be focused on the business and not the clientele, so customers who attended and received services prior to the June 12 Stage 2 reopening date are also encouraged to contact police.
Currently there are 27 cases linked to a nail salon in west end Kingston.
