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

The provincereported637 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the highest daily number sinceMay 21. Here's what you need to know.

Health officials urge public to avoid gatherings as daily case count highest since May

Merchants on Masson Street in Montreal urge people to follow public health guidelines, or risk causing another lockdown. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada)
  • Quebec reported 637new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths Friday.Four deaths occurring between Sept. 18and Sept. 23 wereadded to the total. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been70,307confirmedcases and5,814peoplehave died.
  • There are 199 peoplein hospital (an increase of 15), including 33in intensive care(an increase of two).
  • Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened?Consult our list.

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub is asking the public to avoid social gatherings for 28 days.

Dub said public health experts believe that, if the spread of the virus can be contained for two consecutive two-week stretches, the second wave of the virus will be better contained.

The provincereported637 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the highest daily number sinceMay 21. The province also conducted more than 36,000 tests, the most ever in a day.

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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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