Premier François Legault is, at long last, set to announce a roadmap to reopen the province. Prof. Benoit Barbeau, a virologist at Université du Québec à Montréal, said he expects some measures, including the curfew, to be lifted by June. But he said it's clear that once more of the older population has been vaccinated, restrictions can be lifted without the health-care system being put at risk. (Government of Saskatchewan)4) Striking a balanceDr. Horacio Arruda, Quebec's public health director, has said the reopening plan will give people hope and more freedom, but that they will have to remain prudent. Maude Laberge, a professor at Université Laval and a researcher in population health, added that clear guidelines will help.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2021 18:04 UTC