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

• Quebec reported 180new cases of COVID-19 andonedeath thatoccurred before the last 24 hours on Wednesday.Since the start of the pandemic, there have been64,056confirmedcases and5,771people have died.
• There are113peoplein hospital (an increase of eight), including 14in intensive care(a decrease of one). 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.

Montreal's director of public health says small social gatherings among friends and family are among her biggest concerns as she observes an increase in the spread of the virus in recent weeks.

Dr. Mylne Drouin said at a news conference Wednesday that if the trend continues, the city could move from "green" to "yellow," which is considered the early warning stage under a new provincial alert system.

A "yellow" designation would mean an increase in enforcement of public health guidelines and, potentially, an increase in fines.

"Those small outbreaks are the source of cases that will go in schools and into elderly homes, where the result will be more dramatic," she said.

Top COVID-19 stories today

• Eight schools and centres on Montreal's South Shore have reported positive COVID-19 cases, with three reporting multiple cases.
• Quebec unveils colour-coded regional alert system as cases climb.
• Ajudge has decided not to temporarily loosen restrictions on whocan accessdistancelearning in Quebec.
• Three cabinet ministers have tested negative for COVID-19after coming into contact with a confirmed case.Longueuil MayorSylvie Parenttested positivefor the virus on Sunday, causing several Quebec politicians who had recently met with her to self-isolate as a preventive measure.
• Experts sound the alarm as thenumber of new cases creeps upward.
• What the level of COVID-19 immunity in Canadacould mean for the vaccine hunt.