These Montreal restaurateurs are shutting down again, even though they don't have to

With Omicron spreading through the province again, Alex Cohen doesn't want to risk his workers' health

These Montreal restaurateurs are shutting down again, even though they don't have to | CBC Radio

Alex Cohen doesn’t have to shut down his restaurant as the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads through his province — but he’s doing it anyway.

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*Omicron is taking a toll on everyone.

* And as well, it's OK to have restrictions. But when you have a small restaurant like ours, a 50 per cent capacity is a massive reduction.

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