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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Thursday

Quebec reported 251 cases today, as well as an additional 248 that had previously gone unreported in Montreal. Here's what you need to know.

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Pedestrians make their way along Ste-Catherine Street in Montreal. Earlier this week, Montreal was bumped up to a yellow zone under Quebec's colour-coded COVID-19 alert system. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press)
  • Quebec reported 251new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths Thursday. An additional 248 from between Sept. 9 and Sept. 14 were also added to the total because of a delay in the entry of laboratory results. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been66,356confirmedcases and 5,791peoplehave died.
  • There are136peoplein hospital (an increase of six), including 29in intensive care(an increase of three). Here's aguide to the numbers.
  • CBC Montreal is collecting stories from Quebecers who have recovered from COVID-19. If you would like to share your experience, pleaseget in touch.
  • Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened?Consult our list.

Quebec reported 251 cases today, as well as an additional 248 that had previously gone unreported in Montreal.

Dr. Mylne Drouin, the city's public health director, said the additional cases wererecorded betweenSept. 9 and Sept. 14.

She blamed the delay on the increased demands on her team. The rise of cases has meant they have had to contact more people and that created a backlog in inputting data.

One of the outbreaks is at a private Jewish school in Montreal.Herzliah High Schoolannounced it would keep students home for the next two weeks after several students contracted COVID-19.

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

  • Fever.
  • New or worsening cough.
  • Difficulty breathing.
  • Sudden loss of smell without a stuffy nose.

If you think you may have COVID-19, the government asks that you call18776444545to schedule an appointment at a screening clinic.

Quebec government reminders for preventing the spread of COVID-19:

  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Wear a mask or face coveringwhen physical distancing is not possible. Wearing a mask is mandatory in enclosed public spaces across the province.
  • Stay at least two metres away from other people as much as possible.
  • Self-isolate for 14 days after returning from a stay outside the country.

You can find information on COVID-19 in the provincehereand information on the situation in Montrealhere.

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