CTV News Montreal | COVID-19

CTV News Montreal | COVID-19

Eating and drinking on public transport strongly advised against, but not forbidden

Montreal public transportation bodies are strongly recommending that users do not eat or drink onboard buses, trains and metros, though it is currently not a public health rule.

TRACKING CASES ACROSS QUEBEC AND MONTREAL

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See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Quebec

See how many COVID-19 cases there are across the province.

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See the map: Tracking COVID-19 cases across Montreal

See how many COVID-19 cases there are across the city.

FULL COVERAGE: COVID-19 in Quebec

Restaurant owners still waiting for emergency loans, two months later

Montreal's restaurant owners were relieved when an announcement came that financial help to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic was on the way. But two months later, several owners said they're still waiting for the cash to arrive.

Four residents scrambling for place to live after government orders Rigaud CHSLD closed

Residents of a Rigaud private seniors' residence are scrambling to find a new place to live after the facility was ordered shut.

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Will Christmas gatherings actually happen?

As COVID numbers continue to spike in Quebec, infectious disease specialist Matthew Oughton weighs in on Christmas gatherings.
Air Date: November 29, 2020

Anti-mask protesters gather outside Westmount home they wrongfully believe belongs to Premier Legault

Some very confused protesters tried to make their point in front of Premier Francois Legault's Westmount home on Sunday. The only problem is, Legault doesn't have a home in Westmount.

Quebec COVID-19 cases surpass 140,000 with 1,395 new cases

Quebec reported Sunday that 141,038 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the province and 7,033 people have died due to the disease since the pandemic began.

Maimonides closes hot zone, transfers patients to hospital

A Montreal long-term care facility that has become a major hub of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic's second wave closed its hot zone on Sunday.

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How cancelling Xmas would affect Quebec politics

Daniel Beland of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada on Quebec’s Christmas COVID plan, immigration and more.
Air Date: November 28, 2020

Quebec breaks record for new COVID-19 cases, as deaths in province surpass 7,000

Quebec reported Saturday that 139,643 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the province and 7,021 people have died since the start of the pandemic.

Quebec expects first rapid COVID-19 tests within weeks; plans school ventilation work over holidays

Quebec's hard-hit Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region will be among the first parts of the province to receive rapid COVID-19 tests, health officials announced Friday.

Quebec reports 1,269 new COVID-19 cases, 38 more deaths

Quebec reported that 138,163 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the province and 6,984 people have died since the start of the pandemic.

Dawson, Vanier Colleges move most final exams online

The schools' initial plans were to hold all exams in-person, despite the fact that most students spent the semester learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Black Friday lines form overnight in Montreal despite COVID-19 pandemic

Poor weather and, more significantly, the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic did not stop shoppers looking for Black Friday deals in Montreal from lining up in the cold overnight.

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Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada

Visit CTVNews.ca for an interactive record of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada.

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How do Canada's provinces rank against American states?

Looking at confirmed coronavirus cases per million people, how do the U.S. states compare to Canada's provinces and territories?

COVID-19, flu, cold or seasonal allergies? How to tell the difference between symptoms

No matter what year it is, fall tends to bring a slew of coughing and sneezing, but if you're feeling under the weather in 2020, it's important to know the difference between the symptoms of a cold, influenza, seasonal allergies, or the novel coronavirus.

How do I know if I have COVID-19? A guide to symptoms

CTVNews.ca explains the common symptoms of COVID-19, how the disease spreads, and what anyone who fears they may have been infected should do.

How long can the novel coronavirus live on different surfaces?

The novel coronavirus can live on different surfaces, sometimes for several hours, after an infected person coughs or sneezes on them. CTVNews.ca takes a look at some of these surfaces and common areas, and how long the virus can live on them.

Can I tuck it under my chin? Hang it from a rear-view mirror? Here's what to know about face masks

From how to wear them to how to store them, experts answer some commonly asked questions regarding the proper use of face masks during the pandemic.