Most Quebecers support easing public health measures, but experts urge caution
Virologists say to stay vigilant as Omicron subvariant, known as BA.2, cases surge in Europe and could lead to a sixth wave here.
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Virologists say to stay vigilant as Omicron subvariant, known as BA.2, cases surge in Europe and could lead to a sixth wave here.
While some business owners and customers may be breathing a sigh of relief after the Quebec government announced its plans to abandon the vaccine passport system, reactions are mixed among experts and politicians alike.
Faced with tens of thousands of people seeking PCR tests on a daily basis and a dwindling supply of reagents used in COVID-19 screening, Quebec public health is putting an end to testing the general public for the coronavirus.
New restrictions come with a warning that hospitals could soon be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
MONTREAL — Warning that hospitals could soon be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, Quebec Premier François Legault imposed a series of new restrictions Thursday, including a nighttime curfew that will begin on New Year's Eve.