As the health crisis deepens across the country, the Quebec government is expected to provide an update Friday on its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
While the province continues to tighten its measures, there has been a growing number of cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
As of Thursday, 1,629 people have contracted the disease in the province, and there have been eight fatalities. The illness has led to more than 100 hospitalizations, and 43 people are in intensive care.
Public health authorities are keeping a close eye on Montreal, where nearly half of the province’s COVID-19 infections have been reported. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Quebec’s families minister