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

Quebec is limiting the number of gatherings over the holidays and the province reported more than 1,100 cases and 45 deaths on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

Quebec limits gatherings over holidays, records 45 deaths

CBC News Posted: Nov 24, 2020 6:11 AM EST | Last Updated: November 24, 2020

Most of the province is entering a seven-week period of red-zone restrictions that will run until Jan. 11. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press)

Quebec reported 1,124new cases ofCOVID-19 and 45 more deaths on Tuesday.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been134,330 confirmedcases and6,887people have died. Here's aguide to the numbers.
There are 655peoplein hospital (an increase of 21), including96in intensive care (a decrease of two).
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Premier Franois Legaulthas tightened the rules for the holidays and is nowlimiting Quebecers to two gatherings between Dec. 24 and Dec. 27.

Legault didn't put a cap on the number of gatherings when he unveiled the guidelines week.

In the last week, Quebec's daily case total has hovered between 1,100 and 1,200, with theSaguenayregion still struggling to copewith a surge in cases and hospitalizations, and the northern regions ofChibougamau and Chapaisnow being designated as red zones.

All this comes with the province preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine campaign next year. But many questions remain about how it will be rolled out.

Legault said Tuesday he is waiting for the go-ahead from the federal government, which must approve vaccine candidates.

Limit yourself to two gatherings during holiday period, Legault says

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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