COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Tuesday
CBC News | Posted: July 14, 2020 10:21 AM | Last Updated: July 14, 2020
Averaging about 100 new cases per day, premier confirms the province is seeing slight increase
- Quebec has 56,730 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 5,633 people have died, an increase of 109 cases and five deaths from a day earlier.
- There are 295 people in hospital (a decrease of ten), including 21 in intensive care (no change from a day earlier). Here's a guide to the numbers.
- 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.
- Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened? Consult our list.
After having dropped almost steadily since mid-May, the five-day rolling average of new cases began to rise in late June. Quebec is now registering about 100 new cases per day.
This increase has coincided with the reopening of bars and nightclubs in the Montreal area. Health officials in the city have linked nine bars to about a dozen cases so far.
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- Two more bars in Montreal announced patrons and staff members tested positive for COVID-19.
- There are concerns an uptick in cases could put plans to reopen schools in the fall into jeopardy.
- Trials have just begun for a prospective coronavirus vaccine, but its Quebec-based manufacturer is already downplaying its potential impact.
- The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed until at least late August.
- Masks will be mandatory in all indoor public spaces in the province starting Saturday.
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.
- It is recommended to wear a mask or face covering, especially when physical distancing is not possible, in an indoor public space and on public transit.
- 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.