Quebec Tightens Rules for Malls, Stores Amid High COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations

Quebec Deputy premier and Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault centre, speaks during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, on October 23, 2020 in Quebec City. Levis mayor Gilles Lehouillier, left, and a reflexion of Quebec City mayor, right, Regis Labeaume look on. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

MONTREAL—Quebec public health authorities are introducing new rules for shoppers in malls and other stores during the busy holiday season amid growing COVID-19 concerns.

Deputy premier Genevieve Guilbault made the announcement today in Quebec City, saying businesses will have to enforce strict limits on the number of people allowed inside beginning Friday.