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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Monday
Quebec’s education minister will provide details this morning about the government’s plan to help students succeed as they return to class. Here is what you need to know.Students maintain social distancing at a school in Quebec in May. Students will start returning to class across the province later this month. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)Quebec reported 67…
Quebec's education minister will provide details this morning about the government's plan to help students succeed as they return to class. Here is what you need to know.
- Quebec reported 67 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday and no new deaths in the past 24 hours. One death, for which the date is unknown, was also reported. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 61,151 confirmed cases and 5,720 people have died.
- There are 149 people in hospital (a decrease of two since Friday), including 25 in intensive care (no change). 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.
With the start of the fall semester approaching, Education Minister Jean-François Roberge is holding a news conference about the government's plan to help students succeed at 10 a.m. in Quebec City.
Adding to the stress of returning to school, some students at one Montreal high school will have to travel farther to get to class, as a century-old section of École Sophie-Barat in Ahuntsic undergoes repairs.
A recent online survey of 1,000 Quebecers conducted on behalf of Centrale des syndicats du Québec, an umbrella labour organization that includes unions representing teachers, professors and other educational staff, suggests that a majority of Quebecers are worried about the impact of the pandemic on students, in particular those with learning disabilities.
Top COVID-19 stories today
- The pandemic threatens to wipe out decades of progress for working women.
- The state of school ventilation systems is worrying parents and experts.
- An outbreak at a Quebec City Costco prompted a surge in demand for testing.
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.
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