- Quebec reported 896 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths Sunday. Two more deaths occurring between Sept. 20 and Sept. 25 were also added to the total. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 71,901 confirmed cases and 5,825 people have died.
- There are 216 people in hospital (a decrease of one), including 41 in intensive care (a decrease of four).
- Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened? Consult our list.
Montreal and Quebec City will be upgraded to the highest COVID-19 alert level “in the coming days,” Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on Radio-Canada’s Tout le Monde en Parle Sunday night.
“Montreal and Quebec City are the hardest hit areas at the moment. They’re very close to the red zone,” he said. “We’re going to announce it in the coming days because I think we’ve arrived at that point.”
Dubé said that difficult decisions lie ahead but didn’t give details on exactly what the red zone restrictions would look like.
The province saw its highest number of new cases since early May on Sunday, with nearly 900 new cases reported.
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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.
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.
