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

• Quebec reported 1,166new caseson Tuesday and 57more deaths. One previously recorded death is no longer attributed to COVID-19.
• Since the start of the pandemic, there have been256,002confirmed cases and 9,577people have died.
• There are 1,324people in hospital (an increase of three), including 217in intensive care (no change).
• 4,164 doses ofvaccine were administered Monday. A total of 224,879doses have been administered since Dec. 14, accounting for 2.63per cent of the population.
• Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19 in the past year? Send us a note if you'd like you to share their story

Quebec's premier says he will make a final decision next week about which regions of the province will see restrictions lifted on Feb. 8.

But he said those in the Montreal area will likely have to wait longer.

The number of cases has gone down in recent weeks, with theprovince reporting fewer than 1,200 cases on Tuesdaythough the trends vary widely by region.

The pandemic has been difficult for everyoneand experts say it's important to remember that there is a lot right now that is beyond our control.

If you have been feelingisolated, we've compiledsome ways to help you cope as part ofa special CBC Quebec project calledOut of the Dark: Real Talk on Mental Health.

Top COVID-19 stories today

• The province's major media outlets issue a unanimous call for more access to health installations.
• Montreal public health director apologizes over rule confusion after police raid synagogues.
• A MontrealHeart Institute study suggests a widely available anti-inflammatory drug is an effective COVID-19 treatment.
• Quebec allows places of worships to reopen, with strict gathering limits.
• If vacation trips aren't banned, Legault wants those returning to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense
• City of Montreal converts arena, skate park into shelters and warming centre for the homeless.
• CBC'sinteractivecoronavirus trackerwithcases, hospitalizations and vaccinations across Canada.
• Here's alist of acceptable reasons for being out after curfew in Quebec.