A vast majority of Quebecers strongly support the idea of making masks mandatory while out in public during the novel coronavirus pandemic, a new poll shows.

A SOM-Cogeco poll released on Wednesday reveals that 89 per cent of Quebecers would agree with the provincial government if it made masks mandatory on public transportation.

When it comes to wearing masks in schools and businesses, the poll revealed disparities between the different regions in Quebec.

In the Montreal area, 80 per cent of respondents are in favour of the government making masks mandatory in stores. The support drops to 67 per cent in the Quebec City region and 65 per cent elsewhere in the province.

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When it comes to making masks mandatory in schools, the approval rate is 76 per cent in the Montreal region. The measure has a 59 per cent approval rating in the Quebec City area.

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