COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Tuesday
Montreal, Montrgie, Lower St-Lawrence, Chaudire-Appalaches regions expected to move to yellow alert level
- Quebec reported 292new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.Oneadditional death was recorded in the past 24 hours, as well as four additional deaths that occurred between Sept. 8 and Sept. 13. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been65,554confirmedcases and 5,785people have died.
- There are133peoplein hospital (an increase of nine), including 23in intensive care(an increase of four). 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.
With cases on the rise, Quebec Premier Franois Legault delivered a sobering warning to the public, saying they should avoid social gatherings "as much as possible" to avoid having to close down schools and businesses.
Legault announced that four regions classified as green under Quebec's colour-coded alert system Montreal, the Montrgie, Lower Saint-Lawrence and Chaudire-Appalaches were nowyellow level under the province's regional alert system.
The province has a seven-day moving average of 28 cases per million inhabitants, far surpassing the 20 cases per million public health had set as a threshold last month.
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- Beaded COVID-19 mask honoursCree and Indigenous communities' response to pandemic.'
- 3 COVID-19 cases linked to Cree health board lodging in Montreal.
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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