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

• Quebec reported 132new cases of COVID-19 and two moredeaths Wednesday. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been62,746 confirmedcases and5,764people have died.
• There are 109peoplein hospital (a decrease of one), including 20in 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.

Teams of workplace health and safety officers are being dispatched into the province's elementary and high schoolsto ensure they comply with the guidelines laid out by the Health Ministry.

Labour Minister Jean Boulet said the inspectors will verify that students and staff are wearing masks when necessary, maintaining social distances and that schools are being kept clean.

Boulet said school principals could alsobe handed a fineif they are reluctant to make the changes after being given a warning, but stressedthat would be a last resort.

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