Quebec Premier François Legault is expected to provide an update on the province’s novel coronavirus response Monday afternoon after taking a day off on Easter.
As of Sunday, the number of COVID-19-related deaths had climbed to 328, while the number of confirmed cases of the illness had reached 12,846.
A top priority for the government is rectifying the situation in Quebec’s long-term care homes, which have seen the majority of COVID-19-related deaths in the province.
The health department confirmed Sunday it will inspect all 40 privately run care homes in the province. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The move comes after a coroner’s inquest was launched at a private long-term care facility in