The current deconfinement plan in the Montreal area could lead to a rapid increase in deaths in the city, according to findings released by Quebec's public health institute. Thursday, Premier François Legault announced the province was postponing the reopening of elementary schools, daycares and retail stores with outdoor entrances in the greater Montreal area by one week, until May 25. The INSPQ projections report found that the current deconfinement plan in Montreal could lead to a stark increase in deaths. As for the rest of Quebec, the report's modelling found deconfinement measures would likely not lead to an increase in deaths and hospitalizations. In the Greater Montreal area, there is very little wiggle room moving forward," he said.

Source: CBC News May 09, 2020 15:16 UTC