Quebec Imposes New COVID Lockdown Rules: All You Need to Know

2 min read | January 08, 2021 01:10 AM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Quebec Imposes New COVID Lockdown Rules: All You Need to Know

Dos & Don’ts of Quebec’s New Lockdown Protocols

Quebec is set to implement overnight curfews from January 9 to February 8, becoming the first province in Canada to do so amid the pandemic.
The curfew will prohibit venturing outside for non-emergency reasons between 8 pm to 5 am.
Temporary shutdown of non-essential businesses will continue till February 8, Premier Legault announced.

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The new lockdown rules will see grocery shops and corner stores, which sell limited range of household products in residential areas, shut down 7:30 in the evening.
Gas stations have been allowed to stay open beyond 7.30 pm.
Medical shops will also remain open after 8 pm.
While restaurants and other eateries stay shut in the province, takeout and deliveries will still be allowed. With the curfew in place, however, takeout will only be possible till 7:30 pm.
In-person classes will begin on January 11 for grade schools and on January 18 for high schools. Students in high school will stick to online classes for a week between January 11 and 18.
All places of worship will remain closed under the new lockdown protocols.
Funeral homes will stay open, but will not be allowed to hold a crowd of more than 10 people at a time.
While movie theaters remain shut, Premier Legault allowed television and movie productions to continue.
Individual outdoor activities such as skiing, jogging, walks, etc. will be allowed outside curfew hours.
As authorities enforce these guidelines, those caught flouting the curfew could be charged with a fine ranging from C$ 1,000 to C$ 6,000.

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