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As Charlottetown liquor store reopens, Islanders keep safe distance in line

Jim Day · Journalist | Posted: March 25, 2020, 12:43 p.m. | Updated: March 25, 2020, 3:30 p.m. | 1 Min Read
Customers were keeping a safe distance apart as they lined up to enter the Oak Tree Place liquor store in Charlottetown this morning. The store will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday with an opening of 10 to 11 a.m. Monday to Sunday for seniors and others vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19 strain). Transportation Minister Steven Myers has warned if shoppers do not maintain social distancing, government would re-evaluate whether to keep the store open.
Customers were keeping a safe distance apart as they lined up to enter the Oak Tree Place liquor store in Charlottetown this morning. The store will operate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday with an opening of 10 to 11 a.m. for seniors and others vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19 strain). Transportation Minister Steven Myers has warned if shoppers do not maintain social distancing, government would re-evaluate whether to keep the store open. - Jim Day

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