COVID-19 in Quebec: Everything you need to know this weekend

By Lela S.

  • Quebec reported 88 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and no new deaths.
  • Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 374,406 confirmed cases and 11,202 people have died.
  • There are 135 people in hospital (a decrease of 8), including 40 in intensive care (an increase of two).
  • 65,578 doses of vaccine were administered in the province over the last 24 hours, for a total of 7,761,010.
  • 80 per cent of the eligible population in the province (age 12 and up) have received one dose of vaccine, and 24 per cent have received two doses.
  • Quebec is set to move to GREEN ZONE on Monday

On Monday, Quebec will be moving to the lowest level on the COVID-19 alert system. The restrictions in this zone will include:

  • Travel between regions and cities is allowed
  • 10 people/3 families allowed to gather in private indoor spaces with masks (unless everyone is fully vaccinated -> 2 doses)
  • 20 people/3 families allowed to gather outdoors with social distancing, but if it’s not possible, with masks
  • Bars and restaurants have a limit of 10 people/3 households per table
  • Museums, zoos, aquariums, etc. open with masks.
  • Cinemas are open with a limit of 250 people

More details at the Quebec COVID-19 website.

  • Daily COVID-19 data will no longer be updated on weekends

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) on Friday announced that daily COVID-19 data will no longer be updated on weekends or on public holidays. Updates will only come Monday to Friday starting this weekend.

A summary for the days of Friday and Saturday, with the exception of hospitalization and intensive care data, will be updated the following Monday.