Analysis: COVID-19 outbreaks down to 15 in Montreal, but threats remain "For whatever reason, Delta has not yet really been present in Quebec. As long as that trend continues, then I think we're going to see this kind of wonderful stability." Author of the article: Aaron Derfel • Montreal Gazette Publishing date: Jul 14, 2021 • 8 hours ago • 3 minute read • “For at least the next two months, we should be keeping a very close eye on the few cases that we are seeing to know if they are Delta or not, and the proportion of cases that are Delta, because that will be the early warning sign that we may need to move quickly," says Dr. Matthew Oughton, an infectious-diseases specialist. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette