Temporary and preventive closure of two arenas in the Aylmer sector

Gatineau, October 2nd, 2020. – The City of Gatineau is temporarily and preventively closing the Frank-Robinson and Paul-et-Isabelle-Duchesnay arenas in the Aylmer sector for the evening of October 2, 2020. Activities will resume tomorrow morning as scheduled. This closure is necessary in order to disinfect the facilities. The City has contacted the users of the evening to inform them.

Quick facts

●	Users of these arenas have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. As soon as the City was informed, it implemented its disinfection procedure.

●	Since the reopening of arenas, the City has been respecting sanitary measures and physical distancing measures to reduce the risk of propagation. - Tonight's disinfection is in addition to the daily cleaning of the premises. - A routine cleaning between each user group is in place.

●	As recommended by the Government of Quebec, anyone experiencing symptoms or having questions about COVID-19 is invited to contact 1 877 644-4545.

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