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The Société des alcools du Québec has closed all of its stores on Sundays for an indefinite period, to give tired workers a break.

“Our extraordinary teams have been giving their all for several days under difficult and trying circumstances,” SAQ president and chief executive officer Catherine Dagenais said Saturday. “I thank them from the bottom of my heart. It is now time for them to rest and be with their families.”

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The SAQ had already reduced staff as schools and daycares closed. Outlets will reopen at noon Mondays after cleaning and restocking in the morning.

Customers are asked to shop online at SAQ.com or through the mobile app.

Purchases can also be delivered by Canada Post and fees will be donated to the Food Banks of Quebec.

The SAQ has been operating on reduced hours, opening no earlier than 10 a.m. and closing no later than 6 p.m.