Quebec adds 571 new COVID-19 infections, 1 new death The Health Department on Friday would not confirm how many employees in total had been suspended, but data provided to The Canadian Press by some of the regional health boards suggested it was at least several dozen.The health network representing the Quebec City area said it had suspended six workers who refused to be tested even after “several communications” reminding them to do so.“Since reassignment was not possible for these employees, they were removed from the schedule and are receiving no compensation for an indefinite period, and this until they accept to be tested or are adequately vaccinated,” the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale wrote in an email Friday.The network.