Quebec watching 488 active COVID-19 outbreaks, 429 new cases Sunday
Health data released Sunday reveals 429 more people have caught COVID-19 in Quebec since Saturday, as public health monitors 488 active outbreaks within the province.
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Quebec watching 488 active COVID-19 outbreaks, 429 new cases Sunday
Health data released Sunday reveals 429 more people have caught COVID-19 in Quebec since Saturday, as public health monitors 488 active outbreaks within the province.
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