Quebec Closes Bars, Theatres as Part of New COVID-19 Measures

Quebec Closes Bars, Theatres as Part of New COVID-19 Measures
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube responds to a question during a news conference in Montreal, on Dec. 16, 2021. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson
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Quebec announced on Dec. 20 that the province is bringing back tougher new COVID-19 measures in efforts to curb an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

In a virtual press conference, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation “critical” and announced the province will close bars, movie theatres, and other entertainment venues as of 5 p.m. today, while restaurants are permitted to operate at a reduced capacity until 10 p.m.