Despite the implementation of safety measures, the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. In the latest attempt of the Quebec government to limit the spread of COVID-19, all non-essential businesses will close up to January 11.
In a way to cater to the needs of the public, there are some businesses that are considered essential and allowed to operate which include the following:
- Grocery stores and other food stores
- Drugstores – only for daily essentials
- Hardware store – only for products required to carry out exterior maintenance, repairs, or construction
- Service stations
- Animal feed and supply stores
- Work-related safety and protective equipment store
- Commercial enterprises that sell products, parts, and other materials necessary for transportation and logistics services and vehicle repair or maintenance, including vehicle repair and maintenance centers but excluding the sale of vehicles
- Big-box stores and other sales areas offering customers a wide variety of categories of products, including food, drugstore, and hardware products. No toys, clothing, books, electronic devices, décor items, cookware, and electric household appliances.
- Convenience stores (including tobacco stores that are not specialized tobacco sales outlets
- Farm product stores
- Florists
- Medical, orthopedic, and eye care supply stores
- Stores situated in post-secondary establishments offering material required specifically for classes in the establishment
- Specialized janitorial and building product stores
- SAQ stores
- SQDC stores
Repairs and rentals
- Non-priority retail stores that offer computer and electronic equipment repair services
- Stores that offer repair or equipment rental services
- Sports and outdoor recreation equipment
Health-care services
- Dentists
- Optometrists
- Physiotherapists
- Massage therapists
- Osteopaths
- Other professional health-care services
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Our courses maintain social distancing measures with reduced class sizes to maintain the minimum 2 meters apart along with the mandatory use of face masks and regular temperature checks. The venue of the courses undergoes regular, enhanced cleaning and disinfection routines.
For more information about face masks, check out these sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51205344
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449