COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Tuesday

• Quebec reported 122new cases of COVID-19 and two moredeaths Tuesday. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been62,614 confirmedcases and5,762 people have died.
• There are 110peoplein hospital (a decrease of two, including 20in intensive care (an increaseof two). Here's aguide to the numbers.
• CBC Montreal is collecting stories from Quebecers who have recovered from COVID-19. If you would like to share your experience, pleaseget in touch.
• Having trouble keeping track of what has reopened?Consult our list.

Premier FranoisLegaultsounded the alarm Monday about the increasing number of COVID-19 casesin the provinceand warned Quebecers that he will be forced to re-impose lockdown measures if they don't start obeying public health rules more diligently.

The number of new cases has been rising for two weeks in Quebec. According to Legault, public health officialshave not been able to identify a single cause.

He pointed to several potential contributing factors includingthe resumption of sports,the reopening ofbars andindoor private gatherings.

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