Quebec eases restrictions in capital, tightens them in region east of Montreal May 11, 2021
By Sidhartha Banerjee
MONTREAL Quebec eased restrictions in the provincial capital area on Monday but increased them in the region east of Montreal, causing surprise and dismay among weary residents and business owners.
The Estrie region, composed largely of rolling hills dotted with small cities, moved to the red pandemic-alert level on Monday, under which in-person dining is prohibited, gyms are closed and places of worship are limited to 25 people.
Estrie reported 43 cases on Monday, down from 77 on Sunday and 86 on Saturday. Of the region’s 512 active reported cases, more than two-thirds are in the Sherbrooke area and the Lac-Megantic area, declared a red zone last week.
MONTREAL Quebec eased restrictions in the provincial capital area on Monday but increased them in the region east of Montreal, causing surprise and dismay among weary residents and business owners.
The Estrie region, composed largely of rolling hills dotted with small cities, moved to the red pandemic-alert level on Monday, under which in-person dining is prohibited, gyms are closed and places of worship are limited to 25 people.
Estrie reported 43 cases on Monday, down from 77 on Sunday and 86 on Saturday. Of the region s 512 active reported cases, more than two-thirds are in the Sherbrooke area and the Lac-Mégantic area, declared a red zone last week.
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