QC: Tightening COVID-19 restrictions as three regions put on red alert

Greater Montreal, Quebec City and Chaudière-Appalaches regions are now considered red zones under the province's COVID-19 alert system. The new restrictions, announced after Quebec reported 750 new coronavirus cases, took effect last Thursday and are set to last for 28 days, until Oct. 28, in the red zones. Travel between different regions of the province is strongly discouraged.

The restrictions include:

• A ban on home gatherings, with some exceptions, such as a single caregiver allowed per visit.
• All bars, casinos and restaurants are closed (takeout only).
• Libraries, museums, cinemas and theatres will also be closed.
• Being less than two metres apart will be prohibited. Masks will be mandatory during demonstrations.
• Houses of worship and venues for events, such as funerals and weddings, will have a 25-person limit.
• Hair salons, hotels and other such businesses will stay open.
• Schools will remain open.

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