Gatineau, Que., and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais are being upgraded to the maximum level on Quebec's COVID-19 alert scale, which brings a set of new restrictions on people and businesses. "Given what we know about the epidemiological evolution in these territories, such a decision is necessary," Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé said in a press release. The Outaouais region reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday after setting new records earlier in the week. Despite the red alert level, schools will remain open. (Francis Ferland/CBC)Bringing things in line with OttawaUnder the heightened alert level, Gatineau's performance halls, theatres and galleries will all be closed, the city said in a news release Saturday afternoon.

Source: CBC News October 10, 2020 20:24 UTC