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

Health Minister Christian Dubsays the province will resume some of the surgeries that were put off in December, thanks to a recent downward trend in hospitalizations.

Province to resume some surgeries thanks to recent downward trend in hospitalizations

CBC News Posted: Feb 01, 2021 6:22 AM EST | Last Updated: February 1, 2021

A man wears a face mask as he leaves the emergency department of a hospital in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

Quebec reported 890 new caseson Monday and 32more deaths.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been263,473confirmed cases and 9,826people have died.
There are 1,144people in hospital (an increaseof eight), including 183in intensive care (adecrease of eight).
796doses ofvaccine were administered Sunday. A total of 239,023doses have been administered since Dec. 14, accounting for 2.8per cent of the population.
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Health Minister Christian Dubsays the province will resume some of the surgeries that were put off in December.

Hospitals were ordered to scale back surgeries and other services to ensure the health-care network wasn't overwhelmed ashospitalizations due to COVID-19 started to spike before the holidays.

But the numbers are coming down. Data reported by Quebec on Sunday shows the number of people in hospital for COVID-19 dropped for a fifth straight day, and intensive care bed occupancy declined for the fourth day in a row.

That downward trend means surgeries can resume where possible, Dub said in a tweet Sunday.

Radio-Canada is reporting the government is studying the possibility of extending the curfew past Feb. 8, andallowing some non-essential businesses to reopen in the second week of February, with specific sanitary measures in place.

Legault and other top officials have attributed the recent decrease in cases to thecurfew, which has been in place since Jan. 9.

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

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).

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

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

Wash your hands frequently.
Avoid touching your face.
Wear a mask or face coveringwhen physical distancing is not possible. Wearing a mask is 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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