COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Wednesday
Quebec has registered more than 1,100 cases every day for the past week, including 1,378 on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
Keeping restrictions in place increases possibility for holiday gatherings, the premier said
- Quebec reported 1,378 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 more deaths on Wednesday. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 118,529 confirmed cases and 6,515 people have died.
- There are 573 people in hospital (an increase of 39), including 84 in intensive care (an increase of two).
- Having trouble keeping track of what's now closed? Consult our list.
- CBC Montreal is collecting stories from Quebecers who have recovered from COVID-19. If you would like to share your experience, please get in touch.
Quebec has registered more than 1,100 cases every day for the past week, including 1,378 on Wednesday.
Premier François Legault has ruled out the possibility of lifting the restrictions, saying it would be ill-advised considering the rise in cases.
He said if Quebecers want to have any chance of gathering with loved ones during the holidays, red zone restrictions will need to remain in place for at least two more weeks.
Top COVID-19 stories today
- Spread of COVID-19 on the rise in 3 Montreal neighbourhoods, public health says.
- The death toll has again begun to rise, with more than 700 deaths since school began in late August.
- What happens when COVID-19 crashes a birthday party? We examine an outbreak in Laval and what we can learn from it.
- Concerned about possible COVID-19 outbreaks, CBSA is freeing most migrants from detention centres
- This is how some businesses and schools are dealing with airborne COVID-19 and preparing for a winter indoors.
- The CBC's business unit asks how long can interest rates stay low once a vaccine arrives?
- Here's everything you need to know about getting the flu shot this year.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
- Fever.
- New or worsening cough.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Sudden loss of smell without a stuffy nose.
- Gastrointestinal issues (such as nausea, diarrhea).
If you think you may have COVID-19, the government asks that you call 1‑877‑644‑4545 to 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 covering when 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 province here and information on the situation in Montreal here.
