The Quebec government is expected to provide an update on Tuesday afternoon as the novel coronavirus crisis continues to unfold in long-term care facilities and hard-hit Montreal.
The plan to reopen retail stores in the city and surrounding areas has been pushed back by a week from May 11 to May 18. Premier François Legault cited high hospitalization rates on Monday, saying that the situation is under control but that there aren’t enough beds to accommodate an uptick in patients. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The delay comes as Quebec moves forward with its recovery strategy following nearly two months of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.