Special Emergency Measures are in effect across the entire Outaouais Region as the Province of Quebec endeavours to contain COVID-19 and its variants.
The measures begin today (began April 14th) and will be maintained until the 25th of the month.
To summarize, an 8PM to 5AM curfew is in effect. School studies are being conducted online.
School-based childcare is open, but only available to the kids of essential workers.
Educational child care services (daycares, CPEs, family environments) will remain open- but it is recommended to keep your children at home and notify the facility of their absence.
Cinemas, theaters and museums are closed; restaurants can only offer delivery and take-out.
Non-essential businesses are closed for all in-store activity but delivery and curbside pick-up are possible. Businesses deemed esential are not allowed to sell non-essential products.
There is a limit of 25 people in places of worship.
Indoor sports and recreation facilities, including gyms must be closed
Outdoor sports or recreational activities are limited to people residing at the same address or by a group of 8 people maintaining social distance.
In group settings, masks must be worn by any group of 2 or more people who do not reside at the same address, unless the people remain seated at a 2 m distance from each other.
The CISSS de l’Outaouais says respecting the measures remains the best short-term tool to get out of the critical situation in which the region finds itself
For further details, check gouv.qc.ca/covid-19/
