Quebec becomes the first province in Canada to require mask-wearing in all indoor public spaces. This is a response to the rising cases with 158 new infections recorded in the last 24 hours.
The province has seen 57,300 coronavirus cases and 5,654 deaths. Quebec public health authorities noted two additional deaths were recorded.
The new directive, which applies to people aged 12 and older, comes as Quebecers begin their two-week construction holiday. For some Quebecers, it did not hinder the shopping experience.
Businesses can be subject to fines between $400 and $6,000 if customers are caught violating the new rule.
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