Just over a week ago, the city of Côte Saint-Luc, an on-island Montreal suburb, declared a state of emergency after several confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community.
Religious gatherings were banned and residents were encouraged to practice social distancing. Outdoor playgrounds have also been closed, as have dog runs, all in a bid to avoid gatherings and slow the spread of the virus.
But those measures may not be enough, according to Quebec’s public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda, who hasn’t ruled out putting the city under quarantine. “We’re actually doing an analysis with the director of public health in Montreal and see what could be applicable to lower the risk of exportation,” he said on Thursday.