The Ontario and Quebec governments have put measures in place in a bid to limit the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions cover a range of activities, including social gatherings at home, bar and restaurant capacity limits, alcohol serving hours, and the number of people at church.
On October 10, Ottawa has moved to a modified Stage 2 for the next 28 days. The measures include indoor dining at restaurants and bars closing, and gyms and cinemas closed.
On October 11, Gatineau and the MRC des Collines de l’Outaouais will be moved to Quebec’s highest COVID-19 alert level, restricting private gatherings and closing dining rooms, gyms, and cinemas.
Face masks
In Ottawa, the city’s Temporary Mandatory Mask Bylaw states a face mask must be worn in all indoor public spaces, including malls and the City of Ottawa buildings. Face masks are mandatory in the common areas of condominium and apartment buildings. Masks are also mandatory on OC Transpo buses and the O-Train.
In Gatineau, wearing a face mask or covering that covers the nose and mouth is mandatory in enclosed or partially enclosed public spaces for people age 10 and over.
Face masks are also mandatory to access or move around a lobby, reception area, or elevator in an office building other than an apartment building.
Masks are also recommended when accessing or moving around in common areas of apartment and condo buildings. Participants in demonstrations must wear a mask or face covering at all times.
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CDC Guidelines on Face Coverings
FDA Recommendations: N95 Masks
Coronavirus Face Masks: What You Must Know – Hopkins Medicine