COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know this weekend

• Quebec reported 462 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death on Sunday. Four other deaths, occurring between Sept. 13and Sept. 18were also reported. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been67,542 confirmedcases and5,802peoplehave died.
• There are138peoplein hospital (an increase of seven), including 31 in 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 reported 462confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, up from 427 on Saturday. These have been the highest daily increases since the end of May.

Thegovernment is expected to announce Sunday that it is reducing the size of private gatherings and imposing new restrictions on bars and restaurants in the province's two biggest cities, in response to an increase in COVID-19 infections.

Radio-Canada has learned that Montreal, Quebec City and the Chaudire-Appalaches region, which is south of Quebec City, will be placed on "moderate alert."

That is the orange, or second-highest, alert level under the province's regional system for categorizing the danger of the novel coronavirus.

Health MinisterChristian Dubis scheduled to give a news conference at 5 p.m. today. He will be accompanied by Public Heath Director Horacio Arruda.

With cases across the province rising this month, public health officials are urging Quebecersto follow physical-distancing and mask guidelineswhen having small, private gatherings.

Quebec police are also visiting licensed establishments this weekend to ensure COVID-19 rules are being followed.

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