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The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is increasing across Quebec, but the rise is not as rapid as in previous waves and is not being felt in intensive care units, Health Minister Christian Dubé said on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

MONTREAL — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is increasing across Quebec, but the rise is not as rapid as in previous waves and is not being felt in intensive care units, Health Minister Christian Dubé said Wednesday.

Public health experts say the new COVID variants are so contagious, it makes sense to mask up indoors and out if you cant keep a distance.

Edmonton COVID-19 news changes every day, we have created this file to keep you up-to-date on the latest stories and information.

Ottawa’s medical officer of health said Wednesday she is concerned about high levels of COVID-19 in the city.

Gym owners are stretched thin while they have been closed for 14 of the last 22 months, the Fitness Industry Council of Canada says. Owners have accumulated an average of $75,000 to $80,000 in debt, according to an internal survey.

"I dont think theres anybody ... who wants a curfew. But what we want and what we need to do are two different things," Donald Vinh says.

Jacob Serebrin Montreal Canadiens fans cheer on their team prior to NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal on May 29, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes June 15, 2021 - 3:35 PM MONTREAL - Quebec will increase the number of people allowed to attend sporting events and festivals to 3,500 on Thursday, one day before the Montreal Canadiens next home game. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé told reporters Tuesday aftern...

Quebec to increase arena capacity before first home game in Habs playoff series Poll Yes Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen stands for the national anthem prior to an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Montreal, Saturday, January 30, 2021. Public health experts say Quebec should wait until more people have received a second dose of COVID-19 before increasing the number of fans allowed to attend Montreal Canadiens home games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL – Quebe...

MONTREAL — Quebec will increase the number of people allowed to attend sporting events and festivals to 3,500 on Thursday, one day before the Montreal Canadiens next home game. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé told reporters Tuesday afternoon, before the change was announced, that COVID-19 cases are down in the province since restrictions were loosened in late May to allow 2,500 people to attend events in large venues, but the final decision would be up to public health officials. On Su...