COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Tuesday
Quebec's Laval and Outaouais regions face new restrictions after being designated "orange" under the province's colour-coded COVID-19 alert system. Here's what you need to know.
Quebec's Laval and Outaouais regions will be under "moderate alert", or the orange alert level
- Quebec reported 489 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths Tuesday. One other death, occurring between Sept. 15 and Sept. 20, was also reported. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 68,617 confirmed cases and 5,805 people have died.
- There are 168 people in hospital (an increase of 20), including 28 in intensive care (a decrease of two).
- Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened? Consult our list.
Quebec's Laval and Outaouais regions face new restrictions after being designated "orange" under the province's colour-coded COVID-19 alert system.
The Centre-Quebec region will also be moving from green to yellow.
The province recorded 489 new cases today and the number of hospitalizations increased by 20.
Top COVID-19 stories today
- Religious leaders in Quebec are speaking out against new limits on how many people can gather in churches and other places of worship.
- Could private seniors' residences be the next weak link in the fight against COVID-19?
- Why contact tracing remains a hurdle in Quebec.
- Public health officials in Chaudière-Appalaches are working to fight COVID-19 outbreaks in privately run old age homes.
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 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.