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

• Quebec reported 54new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesdayand no new deaths.
• Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 375,969confirmed cases and11,231people have died.
• There are 85people in hospital (a decrease of three), including 25in intensive care (no change since previous day.)
• 86,640doses of vaccine were administered in the province over the last 24 hours, for a total of 9,555,986.
• 82per cent ofthe eligible population in the province (age 12 and up)have received one dose of vaccine, and 46per cent have received two doses.

COVID-19 data is no longerupdated by Quebec's Health Ministry on weekends or on public holidays.

Quebecers who havehad COVID-19 and one dose of vaccine can get their second shot, especially if they're planning to travel.

The greenlight from the province came Monday, after a recommendation from Quebec's immunization committee (CIQ).

"The CIQ now recommends a second dose for people with a history of COVID-19 who are planning to travel and need to meet the requirement for a double vaccination," the Health Ministry said in a statement.

Those with a history of COVID-19 can receive a second doseata mass vaccination centre, in a pharmacy or a businesswithout having to provide justification.

The ministry notedthat those who don't want to travel whichrequires proof of two vaccines in many countries are still considered adequately vaccinatedand protected witha single dose and a previous positive diagnosis.

The vaccine passport will also recognize all adequately protected people, including those with a history of infection.

More relaxing of rules

As of yesterday,the mandatory distance that mustbe maintained between people from different addresses isone metre instead of two. This applies both indoors and outside.

However, for singing activities (such as choir practices)and for high intensity exercise in gyms, the two-metre distance still applies.

There is also no longer any restrictions on the capacity of retail stores. Business owners are responsible for making sure it's possible for customers to keep adequate distance from others.

During amateur sporting events with spectators seated in stands orbleachers, the maximum capacity is now 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors.

The rules around mask-wearing have not changed.

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

• Fever.
• New or worsening cough.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Sudden loss of smell without a stuffy nose.
• Gastrointestinal issues (such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting).
• Sore throat, runny or stuffy nose.
• Generalized muscle pain.
• Headache.
• Fatigue.
• Loss of appetite.

If you think you may have COVID-19, the government asks that you call18776444545to schedule an appointment at a screening clinic.

To reserve an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, you can go on the online portal quebec.ca/covidvaccine. You can also call 1-877-644-4545.

You can find information on COVID-19 in the provincehereand information on the situation in Montrealhere.