The bars will not close, at least for now,
The real problem is ultimately found elsewhere: in private gatherings, at home, where citizens do not respect public health instructions. Premier Legault also promised "increased surveillance".
Private gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited in Quebec. There will be increased surveillance everywhere. We are going to have police officers, we are going to have inspectors, we are going to have fines that are going to be given.
"There are people who interpreted the increase in cases of frequenting bars, this is not the case," said Premier Legault Friday. Public Health still does not recommend that we close the bars.
The number of Quebecers with COVID-19 continues to increase.
There are a total 5647 deaths, Since Friday there are 141 new cases of COVID-19. There are 260 people being hospitalized. Authorities managed to pass almost 15,000 tests on Thursday, an increase of almost double the tests carried out in recent days. "We tested all the employees of the health network," said Mr. Legault. out of the 141 cases today, 97 are from the health system. "
As reported in recent days by the legault, Public Health has assessed the possibility of closing the bars. The authorities realized, however, that the majority of cases of infection did not come from bar customers.
The main problem, according to François Legault, is one of private gathering. There should not be more than 10 people in a house, neither inside nor outside.