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

• Quebec reported 800new caseson Wednesday and 14 deaths. Two previously reported deaths are no longer attributed to COVID-19.
• Since the start of the pandemic, there have been278,987confirmed cases and10,258people have died.
• There are766people in hospital (a decrease of five), including130in intensive care (a decrease of four).
• 1,714 doses ofvaccine were administered.A total of 299,673doses have been administered sinceDec. 14.
• Businesses and other services are gradually reopening.Here's a list of what is open, and what is still closed.

On Tuesday, Franois Legault announced the reopening ofmovie theatres, sports arenas and indoor pools across the province starting Feb. 26.

That decision is being questioned by public health experts who say now is not the time to begin relaxing restrictions, with a third wave a possible consequence.

And gym and spa owners, among others, are confused by the government's logic that means their businesses must remain closed while others can open up.

Meanwhile, as vaccine shipments pick up, the government needs to be able to deliver more doses, but it also needs space to do it.

That's where the mostly dormant Olympic Stadium comes in.

The Big O is one of three east-end locations that will be used as part of Quebec's mass vaccination campaign, Radio-Canada has learned.

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

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Top COVID-19 stories today

• Provincial modelling says Quebec can cope with coronavirus variants if people follow the rules.
• As vaccine deliveries resume, the pressure shifts onto Quebec to ramp up its inoculation campaign.
• Families are sad, disappointedthat probe into deaths at CHSLD herron is delayed.
• Montreal community groups press, once again, for race-based data on COVID-19.
• Quebec is scrambling to stay ahead of the spreadof new COVID-19 variants.
• Finally reopening, museums look to give a boost to a weary public.
• The first report cards are in for Quebec students, and the results are worrisome.
• Should I wear a mask outdoors? Your COVID-19 questions answered.
• Quebec signing more contracts with private clinics to help clear surgery waitlists.