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VOL. 20 NO. 13
HUDSON, ST. LAZARE // VAUDREUIL-DORION, RIGAUD, PINCOURT, ĂŽLE-PERROT, N.D.I.P. & SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE
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Ash to dust The sparse canopy of this X-marked Ash tree on Boulevard Perrot in NDIP is just one of the
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KICK IN THE ARTS
BRIAN GALLAGHER
All dressed up and no place to go Well that was nice to get outside for just a few short days wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? We went from frigid winter to frigginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; COVID-19 to freaking hot in just a few weeks it seems. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recap the last 4 ½ months shall we dear readers? See if you have been going
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We can gradually restart normal activities while protecting ourselves!
In the coming weeks, activities will gradually resume in Québec, with the consent and collaboration of public health authorities. The reopenings will occur in phases, depending on the type of activities and the geographic zone. You can check information about the reopening phases on the Government of Québec website: Québec.ca/coronavirus
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• Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm running water for at least 20 seconds.
• Use an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water are not available.
• Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette:
Throughout this process it will remain essential to abide by protective health directives, which limit the danger of the virus spreading. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, it is equally crucial to follow the recommendations for home isolation in order to avoid transmitting the disease to others.
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• If you must go out, stay at least 2 meters (around 6 feet) away from people who do not live in your household.
• If you are unable to stay at least 2 meters away from others, wear a face covering.
• If you are sick, avoid all contact with more vulnerable people such as seniors and people whose immune system is weakened or that have a chronic disease. Cover your mouth and nose with your arm to reduce the spread of germs.
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Face coverings Wearing a face covering is recommended in public settings whenever physical distancing is not possible. For example, this could be when you go shopping for groceries or take public transit. When you wear a face covering in public, you must also follow other safety measures, such as hygiene. If you are sick, stay home. If you must go to a medical clinic or the hospital, wear your face covering until you are given a procedure mask.
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