Temporary and preventive closure of the Frank-Robinson and Paul-et-Isabelle Duchesnay arenas – Confirmation of one COVID-19 case

Gatineau, October 11, 2020. – Gatineau has confirmed that one employee at the Frank-Robinson and Paul-et-Isabelle-Duchesnay arenas tested positive for COVID-19 on October 11, 2020.

As soon as it was informed, Gatineau opted for a prudent approach by applying preventive measures in accordance with the recommendations of the Direction de la santé publique de l'Outaouais. Consequently, that employee is now in isolation.

As a preventive measure, Gatineau is temporarily closing the Frank-Robinson and Paul-et-Isabelle-Duchesnay arenas in the Aylmer sector for the day.

Quick facts

●	Activities at the Frank-Robinson and Paul-et-Isabelle-Duchesnay arenas will resume tomorrow morning as originally scheduled. -This closure is necessary in order to disinfect the facilities. -The City has contacted today's users to inform them.

●	The person who tested positive for COVID-19 last worked at the arenas on October 2, 2020.

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As you know, Gatineau has taken and followed a series of measures to reduce the risks of propagation: - physical distancing between employees and the public; - masks worn by employees at all times; - facilities cleaned at least two to three times a day; and - questionnaire filled out by employees every day to track their health status.

●	Gatineau is working in collaboration with its health partners and constantly monitoring the situation.

●	As recommended by the Government of Quebec, anyone with symptoms or questions about COVID-19 is asked to call 1-877-644-4545.

Associated links

COVID-19 Web page

CISSS de l'Outaouais – COVID-19

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