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Verdun beach officially opens for the season with COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19.Waves of 80 people are allowed in at a time for blocks of 45 minutes. Borough officials say that’s to allow as many people as possible to make use of the facilities.“The beach capacity is usually around 400 people,” explained Verdun Borough Councillor Pierre L’Heureux, “so it’s a big restriction for sure, yes.” Verdun Beach closure doesn’t stop Montrealers from sunbathing, swimming Fences enclose the spot, beachgoers enter and exit from opposite ends of the site and everyone must sanitize their hands before entering.