As Quebec continues to see an uptick in novel coronavirus deaths and cases each day, the government is expected to provide an update on the health crisis on Wednesday afternoon.
Premier François Legault is asking Quebecers to wear masks when they leave their homes to contain the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.
The measure is not mandatory, but Legault said on Tuesday that masks will help in situations where standing two metres apart is not possible. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Quebec leads the country in its caseload and number of deaths, with more than 39,000 infections to date.