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

Quebec is seeing a decline in the number of COVID-19 cases across the province, with fewer than 900 infections recorded on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

Encouraging signs as cases drop across province, but measures still in place

CBC News Posted: Apr 26, 2021 8:48 AM EDT | Last Updated: April 26, 2021

The Old Port was busy this weekend, as Montrealers enjoyed a warm sunny day. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

Quebec reported889 new caseson Mondayand eight more deaths.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 345,697 confirmed cases and10,886 people have died.
There are 664 people in hospital (an increase of 10), including 167in intensive care (an increase of 2).
42,656 vaccinedoses were administered in the last 24 hours for atotal of 2,871,140sinceDec. 14.

Quebec is seeing a decline in the number of COVID-19 cases across the province, with fewer than 900 infections recorded on Monday.

There are still, however, more than 600 people in hospital with the virus and Health Minister Christian Dubsaid on Twitter the effects of the earlier rise in cases is still being felt.

The provincial governmentis expected to hold a news conference Tuesday.

People with disabilities can register early

The government announced Monday that people with disabilities can start making appointments to receive the vaccine one day earlier than planned.

Originally, the province said people withphysical or intellectual disabilitiesincludingspeech, language, visual, auditory impairments or autism could register for their shot as of April 28.

On Monday the Health Ministry said they could start as of April 27 at 8 a.m.

A release from the ministry said that it has beenpossible to move up the starting date for this priority group because the vaccination of people with chronic illnesses and conditions is going faster than expected.

Quebec still struggling to vaccinate workers in long-term care homes, leaving most vulnerable at risk

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, vomiting).
Sore throat, runny or stuffy nose.
Generalized muscle pain.
Headache.
Fatigue.
Loss of appetite.

If you think you may have COVID-19, the government asks that you call18776444545to schedule an appointment at a screening clinic.

To reserve an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, you can go on the online portal quebec.ca/covidvaccine. You can also call 1-877-644-4545.

Quebec government reminders for preventing the spread of COVID-19:

Wash your hands frequently.
Avoid touching your face.
Wear a mask or face coveringis 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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