(Sept. 8, 2020) 118 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Quebec schools, education minister says The government, however, said communication between school officials and parents will continue.“In case of a positive test result, all school parents systematically receive a notice from the school principal, and schools are working hand-in-hand with regional public health authorities,” the notice reads.On Tuesday, Quebec Education Minister Jean-François Roberge was reporting 118 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in schools since the start of the school year.