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

• Quebec reported1,162new cases of COVID-19 and 38more deaths on Tuesday.Since the start of the pandemic, there have been117,151confirmedcases and6,493people have died.
• There are 534peoplein hospital (a decrease of six), including 82in intensive care (anincrease of six).
• Having trouble keeping track of what's now closed?Consult our list.
• CBC Montreal is collecting stories from Quebecers who have recovered from COVID-19. If you would like to share your experience, pleaseget in touch.

Quebec Premier Franois Legault has ruled out the possibility of lifting red-zone restrictions early, with two weeks remaining in the second 28-day partial lockdown.

Legault said Tuesday the spread of the virus is particularly concerning in certainregions:Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Lanaudire, Mauricie-Centre-du-Qubec and the Gaspsie.

The Eastern Townships, meanwhile, is set to enter the red zone on Thursday, joining much of the province in being subjected to heightened restrictions.

Top COVID-19 stories today

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• Concerned about possible COVID-19 outbreaks, CBSAis freeing most migrants from detention centres
• This is how some businesses and schools are dealing with airborne COVID-19 and preparing for a winter indoors.
• The CBC's business unit askshow long can interest rates stay low once a vaccine arrives?
• Here's everything you need to know aboutgetting the flu shot this year.