Quebec announces slow reopening from COVID-19 restrictions, gyms, bars not included
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François Legault unveiled the new plan, which includes allowing restaurants to reopen with limited capacity as of next week, during an update on the situation.
Quebec will lift some of its health restrictions designed to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the coming days, the province’s premier said Tuesday.
François Legault unveiled the new plan, which includes allowing restaurants to reopen with limited capacity as of next week, during an update on the situation. Vaccination passports will be required, as they were before the latest closures.
“I told you last week that we were seeing the light at the end of the tunnel,” Legault said. “I think we can say today that we are out of the tunnel.”
The government has also given the green light to indoor private gatherings, but for a maximum of four people or two households starting on Monday.
Students will also be able to participate in extracurricular activities and sports will be allowed for anyone under 18. Practices will be permitted, but competitions remain off limits.
“The idea is to go gradually, carefully,” Legault said, referring to loosening some measures.
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The second phase comes on Feb. 7. Cinemas and theatres will be able to reopen, but with capacity limited at 50 per cent or for a maximum of 500 people. Places of worship will be able to operate at half capacity, for a maximum of 250 people.
