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

• Quebec reported 750new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths Monday. One death that occurred on an unknown date was added to the total. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been72,651confirmedcases and5,826peoplehave died.
• There are 212peoplein hospital (a decrease of four), including 37in intensive care(a decrease of four).
• Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened?Consult our list.

Quebec Premier Franois Legault saysthree regions are beingmoved to the highest COVID-19 alert level, and stricter health measures are now necessary to curb the rate of transmission.

Those regions include Montreal, Quebec City and Chaudire-Appalaches, south of the provincial capital.

The new restrictions are set to last for 28 days (until Oct. 28) in the red zones. The rulesinclude the closure of restaurants, bars, cinemas, theatres and other entertainment venues.

Schools, however, will remain open as will most other businesses.

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