Guidance can be stricter in areas where COVID-19 is spreading more than others, such as Akwesasne. Health leaders in the area generally say smaller Halloween gatherings are allowed with precautions for the unvaccinated and/or vulnerable. There's federal guidance for what vaccinated people can do in different situations. Vaccines curb the spread of all variants of COVID-19 and go a long way toward avoiding deaths and hospitalizations, without offering total protection. Masks, preferably ones that fit snugly and have three layers, are mandatory in indoor public settings in Ontario and Quebec and recommended in crowded outdoor areas. This means it is important to take precautions now and in the future, such as staying home while sick - and getting help with costs if needed - keeping hands and surfaces clean and considering distancing from anyone you don't live with.
Variants of concern are more contagious and are established. People can be contagious without symptoms, even after getting a vaccine. What can I do?ĬOVID-19 primarily spreads through droplets that can hang in the air. The premier says the pandemic state of emergency order that gives the government special powers will be lifted once kids aged five to 11 are vaccinated.
The province has a new record specifically designed for use out of the province. Quebecers can use an app or show paper proof people from out of province will have to show paper proof. 1.Ī vaccine passport is in place for most people age 13 and up in spaces such as public events, restaurants, gyms and now hospitals. Restaurants will lose capacity and hour limits on Nov. There are no longer capacity limits for Quebec venues with assigned seats. Under its green zone rules, 10 people are allowed to gather inside private residences and 20 people outdoors - which increases to 50 if playing sports. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will still be required. 3:54 Ontario Premier Doug Ford says capacity limits and distancing requirements will be lifted for restaurants, gyms and casinos effective Monday, Oct.