novel coronavirus come into effect Friday in shopping malls and retail stores across Quebec.The tightened controls include limiting the number of people in those businesses, depending on their size.
Capacity will be determined by dividing by 20 the surface area available to customers in square metres.As part of the plan, all stores must also post clear signage indicating the maximum number of clients allowed inside.Masks and physical distancing of two metres must also be enforced and respected in those businesses.
The province says those measures must also be applied in lines outside the store.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Mall and shop owners are expected to enforce the new restrictions.