COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Friday

• Quebec reported 219 new cases of COVID-19 andthree more deaths on Friday. Two other deaths were removed from the total because they are no longer attributable to COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been64,463confirmedcases and5,774people have died.
• There are123peoplein hospital (an increase of four), including 12in intensive care(no change). Here's aguide to the numbers.
• CBC Montreal is collecting stories from Quebecers who have recovered from COVID-19. If you would like to share your experience, pleaseget in touch.
• Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened?Consult our list.

Quebec recorded 219 cases on Friday, the highest daily number since June 6.

At a news conference, PremierFranoisLegaulturged residents to limit social gatherings indoors to avoid a return to the level of infectionseen lastthe spring, when there wereoften 800 or more cases a day.

Earlier in the day, Education MinisterJean-Franois Roberge announced studentswill be allowed to participate in school sports and extracurricular activities starting Monday.

Robergesaid students will be allowed to interact with those in their own class bubbles as well as with students in two other groups.

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