Quebecers are going to start life under a curfew today. With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, it might help lessen the increase of cases. This will come in line as the Quebec Government implements new lockdown measures in an attempt to limit the further spread of COVID-19.
The four-week curfew will require residents in Gatineau and across Quebec to remain at home between 8 PM and 5 AM. People who are caught violating the overnight curfew are going to face a fine of $1,000 to $6,000.
The Quebec government will release an Emergency Alert at 6:30 PM to remind residents that a curfew is in force, starting Saturday night.
Citizens are not allowed to leave their homes or yards between 8 PM and 5 AM under penalty of fines. Additionally, there is also an increase in police surveillance and patrols.
Under the lockdown rules, grocery stores and depanneurs must close at 7:30 PM every day to allow shoppers time to get home. Pharmacies and gas stations will be allowed to operate between 8 PM and 5 AM.
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