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

• Quebec reported163new cases of COVID-19 andzero deaths on Tuesday.Since the start of the pandemic, there have been63,876confirmedcases and5,770people have died.
• There are105peoplein hospital (no change), including 15in intensive care(a decrease 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 has announced a new, colour-coded regional alert system aimed at keeping the public informed about the state of COVID-19 in the province.

The new system comes as the province has seen an increase in the number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19.

After recording 205 new cases Sunday the highest numberin more than three months the province saw an even higher figure with 216 new cases Monday. The number of new cases dropped to 163 on Tuesday.

Top COVID-19 stories today

• Ajudge has decided not to temporarily loosen restrictions on whocan access distancelearning in Quebec.
• Three cabinet ministers and Mayor Valrie Plante are in isolation after the mayor of Longueuil tested positive.
• Experts sound the alarm as thenumber of new cases creeps upward.
• Office work could be changed forever by COVID-19.Here's why that matters.
• What the level of COVID-19 immunity in Canadacould mean for the vaccine hunt.