Quebec’s premier is expected to provide an update on the response to the novel coronavirus pandemic on Monday as the government continues to scale back measures designed to curb the spread of the virus.
The province is gradually easing restrictions in most regions, including lifting travel rules and reopening elementary schools and daycares.
After an eight-week break, some retail stores will also reopen. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Quebec has delayed its plans to do the same in the Greater Montreal area, which is the epicentre of COVID-19 in Canada, to May 25.
Testing will be ramped up to help public health authorities identify community transmission as Montreal struggles to contain cases and