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It is essential that The Progessive regional alert and intervention system specifies which additional LEVEL 3 Maximum each of us remains vigilant measures each health region must take to slow the transmission of the virus. LEVEL 2 Alert movie theatres”, and adopts good habits. Since These depend on the alert level reached and are intended to limit the health, Alert the virus is not spreading social and economic impacts of COVID-19, protect those who are most at risk LEVEL 1 and avoid overburdening the healthcare system. Early everywhere at the same Steve Vigilance Warning rate, a new tool has been The alert levels are established based on the recommendations of public implemented to show how the health authorities who regularly review the situation, taking into account Level 1 requires constant This level is imposed when Level 3 introduces Level 4 selectively applies situation is evolving in each the epidemiological situation, transmission control and the capacity of the attention amid the the level of transmission additional measures that more restrictive measures Tells Government Quebec region. This four-level healthcare system. COVID-19 pandemic. starts to increase. The target specific areas of up to and including It corresponds to a low activity and settings where alert system will make it easier basic measures are ceasing non-essential levelTOM of transmission in reinforced and further the risk of transmission activities for which the for you to keep track of the the community. It requires actions are taken to is deemed higher. These risk cannot be sufficiently government’s interventions. Don’t forget that everyone must adopt behaviours that limit transmission that the basic measures promote and encourage areas are subject to controlled, while of the virus. We do it to ensure that our children can keep going to school, established be followed compliance. For example, selective restrictions, avoiding the generalized to protect our seniors, to ensure the safety of our healthcare workers and in allMOUHTEROS: settings (physical there might be more prohibitions and closures. confinement that was We must contain the spread to revive our economy.Bletas Follow the basic measures at all times: Vince Guzzo. distancing, respiratory inspections and crowd experienced during the of the virus throughout etiquette, hand washing, control in some settings first wave of the pandemic Quebec. This is how we can etc.). Special measures to facilitate physical as much as possible. retain some level of normalcy may also apply to certain distancing. over the next few months. activitiesUNION or settings. LEADER, Each region can make a big difference in limiting the spread of the virus. Let’s Keep your distance To find out the alert level in your region, consult the Map of COVID-19 alert levels by region at SCHOOL Québec.ca/alertlevels. continue to protect each Wear a face covering other. Cough into your elbow COMMISSIONER, Wash your hands Adapt your greetings FOOTBALL/HOCKEY PLAYER, A MAN Québec.ca/coronavirus October 7, 2020 • 1 877 644-4545 OF THE PEOPLE The Laval News Page 28 Page 24 • Pages 11-22 11 septième 2110, rue Drummond, 3e étage 17/09/20_14:55 production Montréal (Québec) H3G 1X1 client : MCE Nº 111167522-3 format PAP : 100 % @ 300 dpi description : Paliers d’alerte trim fermé : 20,667’’ x 12,5’’ pièce : Hebdos - DPS - EN trim ouvert : X’’ x X’’ version : visible : X’’ x X’’ infographiste : EV bleed : X’’ nom fichier : MCE_Paliers_DPS_EN_Hebdos_20,667x12,5.indd PMS PMS PMS Check Les sorties laser ne reflètent pas fidèlement les couleurs telles qu’elles paraîtront couleur CMJN √ sur le produit fini. Cette épreuve est utilisée à des fins de mise en page seulement.X Thinking of Selling2002 2002 2002 List Your Home? Call me today for a FREE evaluation with no obligation. 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Cette épreuve est utilisée à des fins de mise en page seulement.X Laval in the red - lockdown announced The 28 day lockdown started Thursday October 1st and will last until the 28th Premiere Legault announced this week DOMENIC MARINELLI [email protected] After months of a threat of a second wave, the provincial government has finally decided to put Montreal in another state of lockdown. Especially after weeks of slinking toward the red, the deci- sion makes sense to most, as it was imminent, as even the Prime Minister stated in a press conference earlier last week that families getting together for Thanksgiving would be difficult. The areas affected primarily are Quebec City, Chaudière-Appalaches and of course Montréal. Exceptions to the new rules A whole batch of rules have been set in place for the announced 28 day lockdown starting on Thursday the 1st of October, but many are closed. Only take-out options will be allowed surprised at the rules not present on the current for all restaurants in the affected regions. Bars list, or rather the places that won’t be closing in will be closed, as will movie theaters and public light of this new lockdown. libraries. Museums are also included on that list, As it will stand as of Thursday, home visits will and apparently there are no exceptions. Casinos be forbidden, unless a person who lives alone is as well. being visited by a single person who also lives What’s different about this lock- alone. The other exceptions include visits by down? healthcare workers. Apparently, and according Churches and other places of worship across the to numerous reports, if a household is having city will allow gatherings of 25 people or less for work done on their homes including mainten- funerals, as this was not possible in the lockdown ance, construction, plumbing, etc., this can be following the first wave of the pandemic. done but only by a single person/worker. And Community organizations will be staying open, interestingly enough, apparently, a babysitter and while gatherings outdoors are allowed, a gion travel by citizens of Montréal cease as well The biggest difference of all is allowed in a home to care for children while distance of two meters is required between all during the 28 day lockdown. parents are away. people at said gatherings, which include protests. And schools will remain open, despite the fact Who will be forced to close? Masks, as can be figured, are mandatory as well. ► Continued on page 29 Restaurant dining rooms will be completely And like before, it was suggested that inter-re- Non compliance will cost you $1000 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ASPHALT + administration fees $546=$1546 Easier for police to enforce COVID FIX IT! restrictions inside private homes Quebec Premier François Legault says the No travelling to other zones DON’T REPLACE IT! negligence of a few means the province has to The premier said people from red zones crack down on public health rules in red zones in cannot travel to orange zones to eat in a restau- an effort to curb the rising spread of COVID-19. rant. They will face fines if they do. “Lives are at stake. We want to keep our chil- Legault said restaurants will not be required to dren in schools,” Legault said. “We also want verify residency, but police can issue a ticket if to protect our health network” they catch people dining outside of their region. Aside from exceptions such as a visiting caregiver, the premier said people who host Heading to the country gatherings or parties are violating the law and He said people should not travel between the police will be able to issue fines on the spot. regions to pick up groceries or run similar errands.