novel coronavirus pandemic progresses in the hard-hit province.Premier François Legault made the announcement Tuesday, citing a high number of cases and hospitalizations linked to COVID-19.“Currently, we’re not heading in the right direction,” he told reporters in Quebec City.
Coronavirus hospitalizations jump as Quebec adds 1,117 new cases, 28 more deaths The change comes as Quebec had already revised its Christmas plan and what is allowed over the holidays.
The province had given the green light to two gatherings during a four-day period from Dec. 24 to 27.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Tuesday, there are more than 700 people in hospital — a high during the second wave of the crisis.Legault.