The Quebec government will lift its limit on large public gatherings next month, even though the province is currently experiencing an upswing in new cases of COVID-19. But since the start of the month, the rolling average of new cases has been on the rise. Cinemas Guzzo president Vincenzo Guzzo says despite losing money when attendance limits were low, it was a necessary step. 1:03The increase has largely been concentrated in the Montreal area, and among people aged 18-40, according to public health officials. The limit of 250 people will also apply to outdoor public events.

Source: CBC News July 23, 2020 19:52 UTC