COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Tuesday

Indoor sports facilities and cinemas across the province can reopen for March break. Here's what you need to know.

Cinemas and indoor sports facilities across province will reopen for March break

CBC News Posted: Feb 16, 2021 6:51 AM EST | Last Updated: February 16, 2021

Quebecers should expect to learn about new measures from the province regarding March break. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press)

Quebec reported669new caseson Tuesday and20 more deaths (six in the last 24 hours).
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been278,187confirmed cases and10,246people have died.
There are771 people in hospital (a decrease of 33), including134in intensive care (a decrease of two).
2,732doses ofvaccine were administered.A total of 297,694doses have been administered sinceDec. 14.
Businesses and other services are gradually reopening.Here's a list of what is open, and what is still closed.

Quebec Premier Franois Legaultsays movie theatres and indoor sports facilities across the province will be allowed to reopen during March break, but the rest of the province's red-zone restrictions will stay in place in all but one region.

TheOutaouais will be downgraded to an orange zone, Legault said on Tuesday afternoon. As for the rest, residents can expect restaurant dining rooms to stay closed and the 8 p.m. curfew will remain in place.

"The pandemic is not over," Legault said. "There are still some significant risks."

He said cinemas, sports arenas and indoor pools will be open on Feb. 26 to allow parents to enjoyactivities with their children, but people must respect public health measures.

Indoor pools, movie theatres to open in Quebec's red zones for March break

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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 call18776444545to 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 coveringwhen 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 provincehereand information on the situation in Montrealhere.

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