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

• Quebec reported1,378new cases of COVID-19 and 22more deaths on Wednesday.Since the start of the pandemic, there have been118,529confirmedcases and6,515people have died.
• There are 573peoplein hospital (an increase of 39), including 84in intensive care (anincrease of two).
• 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 has registered more than 1,100 cases every day for the past week, including 1,378 on Wednesday.

Premier Franois Legaulthas ruled out the possibility of lifting the restrictions, saying it would be ill-advised considering the rise in cases.

He said if Quebecers want to have any chance of gathering with loved ones during the holidays, red zone restrictions will need to remain in place for at least two more weeks.

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