By Canadian Press

Quebec reports 1,078 new COVID-19 infections, nine more deaths linked to virus

Oct 8, 2020 | 7:54 AM

MONTREAL — Premier Francois Legault says the province is reporting 1,078 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus.

Legault told reporters today hospitalizations increased by 16.

The premier says the rising number of infections justifies his government’s decision to impose more strict health measures on COVID-19 hot spots Montreal and Quebec City, such as closing bars, gyms and banning public gatherings. 

Legault says the province is trying to increase its capacity to conduct contact tracing and is calling on people to stay home this Thanksgiving weekend.

Education Minister Jean-Francois Roberge says police officers will be around high schools to educate young people on the need to follow public health measures such as physical distancing and mask-wearing.

no snow

Chances of a white Christmas for Nanaimo 'quite remote'

2h ago

vehicle damage

Over 40 vehicles damaged during late-night Nanaimo vandalism spree

8h ago

rising costs

RDN taxpayers want relief as board grapples with budget

13h ago

Roberge says the province has no intention of shutting down schools even with COVID-19 cases on the rise.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 8, 2020.

The Canadian Press