SAccording to the press release published by the office of the Minister responsible for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Isabelle Charest, this is a recommendation made by Public Health.
In addition, the number of people who can participate in an activity in a private place can still not exceed 10.
The decision concerns in particular performance halls, theaters and cinemas across Quebec. The authorities point out that spectators must respect “as far as possible” a distance of two meters between them. When seated, a physical distance of 1.5 meters is permitted.
Wearing a mask remains compulsory indoors. However, the authorities accept that seated people can remove their face coverings, provided they put it back on if they move.
Sporting events taking place indoors are also affected by this measure, as are training halls, places of worship, courtrooms and rental rooms.
While this maximum of 250 people also applies to outdoor public events, festivals and other major events remain prohibited until August 31. We remind you of the importance of respecting the physical distance of two meters. If this is not possible, then the face covering becomes mandatory for all those over 12 years old.
“We took into account the experience of the last few weeks, when the limit was set at 50 people, and we noted in particular that the operators were diligent in implementing the various measures necessary to ensure the safety of the operators. workers and the public, ”said the strategic medical adviser to the General Directorate of Public Health of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Richard Massé, in a press release.
The director of public health, Horacio Arruda, had mentioned last week the possibility of modifying the rules concerning external events.
In March, faced with the progression of COVID-19, the Legault government banned all gatherings. The measure was relaxed in June to allow indoor and outdoor gatherings “in certain public places are allowed, respecting a maximum of 50 people”.
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