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

• Quebec reported 142new cases of COVID-19 and one more death Wednesday. The government says 40 of those cases are currently being reevaluated because of possible contamination in the laboratory, however. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been61,945confirmedcases and 5,747people have died.
• There are 110peoplein hospital (a decrease of eight), including 12in intensive care (no change). 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.

Nearly 2,000 teachers, principals and other education workers in public schools filled out an emailquestionnaire circulated last week by CBC Montreal and Radio-Canada.

Their responses indicate deep-seated concerns about their personal safety, high levels of anxiety, confusion about government guidelines and widespread dissatisfaction with Quebec Education Minister Jean-Franois Roberge.

Nearly 85 per cent of those who completed the questionnaire said it will be either "somewhat difficult" or "very difficult" to ensure public-health guidelines are respected when classes resume in the coming days.

• Hundreds of Quebec teachers express dissatisfaction with government as schools reopen: CBC questionnaire

Top COVID-19 stories today

• Parents and teachers are calling onschool boards and service centresto clarify guidelines for substitute teachers heading back to school this week.
• Quebec faces 'significant' drop in police academy graduates due to the pandemic.
• How many masks should my child take to school?Weanswer your back-to-school mask questions here.