COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Monday
Legault set to announce new restrictions as vaccine campaign begins
- Quebec reported 1,620 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 more deaths on Monday.
- Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 165,535 confirmed cases and 7,533 people have died. Here's a guide to the numbers.
- There are 890 people in hospital (an increase of 10) including 122 in intensive care (a decrease of one).
- 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.
The vaccine against the coronavirus has arrived.
The Maimonides Geriatric Centre in Côte Saint-Luc and the Saint-Antoine CHSLD in Quebec City are the first two long-term care facilities in Quebec to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
The vaccine comes as the number of daily cases and hospitalizations continues to rise. Quebec reported 1,898 cases on Saturday and another 1,994 on Sunday.
Premier François Legault is expected to announce new restrictions Tuesday in attempt to reverse that trend.
Of the 30,000 doses arriving in Canada in the coming days, Quebec is expecting about 4,000.
Top COVID-19 stories today
- The first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada.
- According to Quebec's ombudsman, the province failed to get CHSLDs ready for a pandemic.
- There are new rules to determine who receives life-saving care, if health-care system is overwhelmed.
- The premier warns Quebecers about steep fines if they do not follow COVID-19 rules.
- Restaurant owners are angry the province went against public health advice to shut down dining rooms.
- What we know about Quebec's vaccine plans and what it means for 2021.
- Postponing medical procedures to make room for COVID patients comes at a cost, doctors warn.
- Maimonides, struggling to contain COVID-19, prepares to receive first doses of vaccine in Quebec.
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.
