COVID-19 in Quebec is seeing a surge of cases with both the Omicron and BA.2 variants gaining traction. On April 13, Quebec Director of Public Health, Dr. Luc Boileau gave an update regarding the current COVID-19 situation throughout the province, detailing common symptoms to be aware of. While respiratory symptoms, fever and loss of taste and small have long been indicated as symptoms to look out for, Dr. Boileau has stated that these are no longer the most frequent and common symptoms with the newest variants.
So Easter and Passover are on in Quebec this year. sort of. Maybe. At least it'll be better than last year. In a press conference on April 13 Dr. Luc Boileau dolled out what we know about the Omicron variant and Omicron BA.2 subvariant, then left it in the hands of Quebecers to make smart choices.
Quebec released its first COVID-19 report since December 23 on Monday morning, showing 10 additional deaths and a total of 614 hospitalizations an increase of 141 since the last report.Of those people in the hospital due to COVID-19, 109 are in intensive care, up from 91 as of December 22.
Quebec s latest limitations on private gatherings took effect on December 26. While, until that date, as many as 10 people could participate in a private indoor gathering, Quebecers can now have a maximum of only six people in their homes if they re from more than two different households.
At a press conference on Thursday, Montreal s public health director, Dr. Mylène Drouin, outlined the current COVID-19 situation in the region. She named six areas that she said were "most affected" by the lastest wave in terms of new cases and positivity rate: Petite-Patrie, the Plateau-Mont-Royal, the Mile End, Villeray, downtown and Hochelaga.