COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Tuesday
CBC News | Posted: December 22, 2020 11:25 AM | Last Updated: December 22, 2020
Premier, opposition leaders show united front backing public health rules
- Quebec reported 2,183 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 more deaths on Tuesday.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 181,276 confirmed cases and 7,794 people have died. Here's a guide to the numbers. - There are 1,055 people in hospital (an increase of 7) including 137 in intensive care (a decrease of nine).
A total of 437 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Monday; 5,273 doses have been administered since Dec. 14. - 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 Premier François Legault held a rare joint news conference Tuesday alongside opposition leaders Dominique Anglade, Manon Massé and Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.
"It's important that we are together, united, to save our health network," Legault said.
Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the province — Quebec posted a record-high 2,183 new cases on Tuesday — and particularly worrying is the number of people who are currently hospitalized due to the disease.
Legault said that while the province has ordered most businesses to close over the holidays and the winter school break has been extended, he cannot control what happens inside the homes of Quebecers over the Christmas season.
"It's time to be responsible," Legault said. He said Quebecers should think of health-care workers who are working over the holidays to treat the most severe cases of COVID-19.
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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.