"There's truly a steep exponential rise in cases," Legault said during a Wednesday news conference. 1:52"If you stay home, there is no risk," Legault said, encouraging people to avoid gathering — especially with those over 60 who are most at risk of getting seriously ill with COVID-19. The Omicron variant has become the dominant strain of the virus in Quebec, causing about 80 per cent of infections. People wait in line to receive a COVID-19 test in Montreal on Wednesday before Quebec Premier François Legault announced the latest restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of cases. Less than 10 per cent of adults are unvaccinated, but they represent 50 per cent of hospitalizations, Legault said.

Source: CBC News December 23, 2021 05:12 UTC