Health minister calls on Quebecers to be extra cautious

Health Minister Christian Dubé announced Friday that the regions encompassing the Montreal Metropolitan Community and the Rivière-du-nord MRC were moving to orange alert level.

Dubé’s decision was based on information from Quebec’s public health officials, who have been monitoring the situation in these regions and watching the evolution of the pandemic situation. The move is essentially to curb the transmission of COVID-19, according to a press release.

The health minister also asked all Quebecers, regardless of region or alert status, to limit their contact with other people as much as possible for the next 28 days. He specifically asked people to cancel any dinners planned with family or friends, barbecues, weddings, or any other celebration.

While there are many reasons to celebrate, such as an anniversary, Dubé said he wants to limit large gatherings in private residences.

“It’s a temporary sacrifice to break the second wave. The situation is worrisome and I once again invite Quebecers to apply the measures rigorously and to be vigilant in the coming weeks,” Dubé said.

He also asked that Quebecers cooperate with health officials’ investigations by answering the phone. In order to indicate the importance of the phone call, ‘ public health’ will be displayed on the screen.

The importance of these measures