The number of new cases has been rising for two weeks in Quebec. Legault raised the prospect of closing schools if the number of new cases continues to rise. 0:38"Above all, I do not want to close the schools," Legault said. While the number of cases have increased, the number of hospitalizations and deaths have not gone up accordingly, possibly because more young people are getting infected. Legault called on Quebecers to avoid indoor private gatherings, even among family members or friends, in the coming weeks.

Source: CBC News August 31, 2020 18:29 UTC