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The Quebec government on Saturday ordered most tourist accommodations to shut down as soon as possible because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx, who made the announcement, said two exceptions to the order are hotels and camp sites.

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Quebec’s returning “snowbirds,” some of whom have motor homes or camper trailers, can use camp sites as alternative lodging, a press release issued by Proulx’s department said. Travellers returning to Quebec are required to self-quarantine for 14 days to ensure they don’t transmit the new coronavirus.

Hotels, meanwhile, were designated an essential service by the provincial government because they can provide an alternative to anyone in need of lodging while they respect of public health guidelines.

Every other type of tourist accommodation, including rental cottages, second homes for rent, bed and breakfasts and inns, must close their doors as soon as possible, the press release said.