New relaxations in sanitary measures will come into force on Monday throughout Quebec.
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Here is an overview of what will now be allowed.
Restaurants
The dining rooms of the restaurants will be able to reopen and accommodate the occupants of two family bubbles or a maximum of four people at the same table.
The reception capacity must however be reduced to 50% and a distance of one meter between the tables must be respected.
Restaurants must close at midnight and the sale of food and drink must cease at 11 p.m.
The vaccination passport will be required at the entrance.
Bars, brasseries, taverns and casinos must remain closed.
Private gatherings
The occupants of two residences or a maximum of four people will be able to gather inside a private residence.
The Government of Quebec strongly recommends that everyone who gathers be properly vaccinated.
Return to sports
The practice of extracurricular activities in primary and secondary schools will again be permitted, but games between schools, tournaments and competitions remain prohibited.
Young people under the age of 18 will be able to resume their leisure and sports activities in groups of up to 25 people.
The vaccination passport will be required for young people aged 13 and over.
Museums and zoos
Quebec will also authorize the reopening of aquariums, botanical gardens, insectariums, zoos and other similar places at 50% of their capacity.
More relaxations to come
The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, also announced on Tuesday that performance halls and cinemas will also be able to reopen, but from February 7.
These places of entertainment will have to limit the number of spectators to 50% of their capacity or to a maximum of 500 people.
Intermissions will be prohibited and the vaccination passport will be compulsory for all spectators.
Outdoor events will also be able to resume and accommodate a maximum of 1,000 people from February 7.