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.

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• 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? 

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• 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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The province will resume releasing daily data on COVID-19 as of today, after a plan to release the data only once a week was widely criticized.

• Quebec has 55,079 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 5,448 people have died. On Thursday, the government reported an increase of 142 new cases and seven deaths. One of the newly reported deaths occurred prior to June 17.
• There are 487 people in hospital, including 50 in intensive care. Here's a guide to the numbers.
• Quebec will resume releasing daily data on COVID-19, starting today.
• 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 here.
• Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened? Consult our list.

Future of Montreal music venues uncertain 

While Montreal's music venues can now legally reopen, a full calendar of live, indoor concerts could still be months away — and some venue owners aren't sure if they'll be able to last that long.

They say it's logistically and financially impossible to recreate the intimate atmosphere of live shows in small and mid-sized venues while reducing capacity and following health guidelines. 

And even if they are able to navigate those guidelines, it's unclear if people would come.

Some venues have already decided to close for good, including the House of Jazz in downtown Montreal.

• More: Montreal bars reopen, but venue owners uncertain when live music will return

Quebec to resume releasing daily COVID-19 data 

The province is expected to resume releasing daily data on COVID-19 starting today, after a plan to release the data only once a week was widely criticized.

Last week, the government quietly revealed it intended to reduce the frequency of updates about the coronavirus situation in Quebec. 

The move from daily to weekly updates would have made Quebec stand out from most other provinces, which have maintained daily updates despite having far fewer cases and fatalities.  

• More: Quebec goes back to releasing daily COVID-19 data

  

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Montreal homeless organizations brace for second wave

Montreal public health officials say efforts to protect the city's homeless population have paid off so far. There have been only 21 positive COVID-19 cases among more than 700 homeless people screened since the start of the pandemic.

Homeless organizations, in partnership with public health officials, are now preparing for the next wave of COVID-19 infections.

A recent $10-million grant from the federal government will help homeless organizations provide emergency relief.

And until long-term solutions are found, the former site of the Royal Victoria Hospital will be used as an overflow shelter because space for beds in the city's other shelters has been limited by the two-metre distancing rule.

• More: After staving off disaster, Montreal homeless organizations brace for 2nd COVID-19 wave

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