Facing 9,000 new COVID-19 cases, Quebec to limit gatherings in homes, restaurants to six people as of Dec. 26
CTV
With record-breaking increases in daily COVID-19 cases in Quebec, Premier Francois Legault announced gatherings in homes will be limited to six people after Christmas.
The province said it will allow Quebecers to gather in groups of 10 people for the Christmas holiday. But as of Dec. 26, gatherings in private homes will be reduced from 10 people to six, with people from two different households.
The premier revealed a startling statistic during Wednesday evening's news conference that illuminates how dire things are in Quebec: Thursday's daily case count is expected to reach 9,000 new infections, according to Legault, breaking the record set a day earlier.
With people planning to gather for the holidays, the province is applying the new gathering limit to rental rooms in the tourism industry, as well as tables in restaurants. Guests at the table have to be from no more than two different residences. Exceptions are being made for weddings and funerals, which can allow up to 25 people.
"We will not hesitate in the next few days, if it is necessary, to add other measures," Legault said, if the cases continue to rise.
