Date of publication: 7 Apr 2022 • 2 hours ago • 19 minutes of reading The third grade teacher and students wear masks in the classroom at a Lester B. Pearson Primary School Board in West Island. Photo by John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
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“We must remember the context” – Legault defends the government’s response to the first wave Non-use of mask partly responsible for COVID ‘tidal wave’ in Ontario: top scientific adviser Legault clarifies comments comparing COVID with the common cold Pandemic-related absences increase by 30%, with more students from Quebec learning by distance Audio: Regional health chief calls 911 to report Herron’s deaths to show she was ‘proactive’ Legault visits the pub in the Chaudière-Appalaches area Five Ways to Reduce and Assess the Risk as the Pandemic Continues Who is eligible for a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine across Canada? Video: Opposition parties blast CAQ over CHSLD elderly treatment Tensions escalate as National Assembly debates law to end Quebec emergency Another 28 deaths were reported as hospitalizations in Quebec continued to rise Liberals renew call for public inquiry amid new Herron revelations COVID-19 pediatric hospitalization in Montreal increases during the sixth wave “There must be responsibility” for Herron’s deaths, says family lawyer Ontario Opposition Parties Demand Coverage, PCR Access Restoration When do we stop the aid? The provinces are extending the fourth tranche, but not everyone needs one Quebec COVID guide: Vaccinations, tests Sign up for our free nightly coronavirus newsletter
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“We must remember the context” – Legault defends the government’s response to the first wave
Responding to criticism from opposition parties, Prime Minister Francois Lego on Thursday again defended his government’s handling of the health crisis in the CHSLD amid the first wave, particularly at the Résidence Herron in Dorval. “We have to remember the context – the situation we had in March and April 2020,” Legault said in response to a question. “At that time, we had 10,000 employees who were missing in long-term care homes and we did everything we could day and night to try to find some employees.”
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She said the government acted according to all the information given to it. “Every time we (received) information, we tried to act. “When I hear (opposition parties) say that we had some information and did not take action, it is difficult to hear it and we will not bring people into politics in this way.” Sorry, but this video failed to load.
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Non-use of mask partly responsible for COVID ‘tidal wave’ in Ontario: top scientific adviser
If Ontarians wear masks indoors for another week, a “tidal wave” of COVID-19 cases could quickly subside, a top science adviser said Thursday, as the health minister insisted the order was unnecessary. Dr Peter Juni of the county’s COVID-19 scientific advisory board said sewage monitoring suggests the county sees between 100,000 and 120,000 new cases of the virus each day, in part because so many people stopped wearing face masks when orders were lifted. last month. “We’re creating a tidal wave again,” June said. Read our full story. 2:40 p.m.
Legault clarifies comments comparing COVID with the common cold
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Prime Minister Francois Lego clarified today a statement he made this week comparing COVID-19 with the common cold. His remarks had caused concern, with political critics and some health experts saying that Legault, who contracted the disease last month, appeared to be lowering the risks of COVID. “Even if you catch it, it makes you very cold,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “This is the important thing, it is to tell ourselves that in the near future we will live with the virus, we will have to learn to live with the virus.” Asked about the controversy surrounding his statement at a press conference, Legault defended himself and said he was referring out of context. “What I said was that we are lucky in Quebec, we are one of the most vaccinated places in the world and I include the three doses,” Legault said.
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“Thanks to this vaccine, the vast majority of people with COVID do not end up in hospitals and end up with the common cold. This was true for me and it was true for many people around me. “Now, it is important to clarify that in some cases, there are people who end up in hospitals, there are people who die. “And it’s important that we continue to protect the most vulnerable, the elderly.” You can watch the Legault press conference here: Sorry, but this video failed to load.
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Pandemic-related absences increase by 30%, with more students from Quebec learning by distance
The increase in the number of Quebec students absent due to COVID-19, which began two weeks ago, continues, but the growth rate has slowed. Thirty percent more students were absent on Tuesday, compared to a week earlier, according to a data analysis provided by the Ministry of Education. A week ago, the weekly increase was 75 percent. A total of 31,825 students were absent, up from 24,489 a week earlier. The growth rate was higher in primary schools, where there was a 38 percent increase in absences due to COVID. That compares with 20 percent in high school and 12 percent in adult education. The numbers include students who tested positive as well as those who were isolated without a positive test.
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The increase in absences comes as doctors report a slight increase in pediatric admissions to Montreal hospitals. The number of distance learning courses has more than doubled – to 112, from 43. The number of teachers absent due to COVID is also increasing. 2,092 were absent on Tuesday. That compares with 1,621 last week. The change represents an increase of 29 percent. 1:45 p.m.
Audio: Regional health chief calls 911 to report Herron’s deaths to show she was ‘proactive’
(2/2) Note in the text message before the call that Deputy Health Minister Yvan Gendron told him to call the police “to show your training” #polqc pic.twitter.com/SkPWeTy2aB – Thomas Gerbet (@ThomasGerbet) April 7, 2022
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Legault visits the pub in the Chaudière-Appalaches area
Prime Minister François Legault was at a pub in the Chaudière-Appalaches area today, posting two photos from his visit on Twitter. In one of the shots, he is standing without a mask and seems to be talking to other people and making gestures. Under the Quebec pandemic restrictions, masks are still mandatory in public places, including bars and restaurants. “In some of these places, however, it is possible to remove the mask at certain times and under certain conditions, especially for food or drink,” according to the provincial government website. Great time for dinner at Pub de la Contée. A large brewery located in Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice-de-Buckland! Hospitable staff, beautiful local products and good beer! I’m glad to see former Deputy Claude Lachance supporting CAQ. pic.twitter.com/xXEtE1P3eO – François Legault (@francoislegault) April 7, 2022
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Five Ways to Reduce and Assess the Risk as the Pandemic Continues
As most counties and regions lift public health measures for COVID-19, Canadians are left to assess their own level of risk amid sixth-wave indications. Here are five ways to reduce your risk through The Canadian Press: Masks Quebec and Prince Edward Island are the only two provinces to extend their mask orders until the end of the month. “Masks matter,” PEI Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. “The masks will be one of the last steps to be taken.” Other provinces have resisted calls to reintroduce restrictions on public health, including mask orders. Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, noted that it is now a personal choice in most provinces.
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“Think about who you are with and maybe you are at greater risk – so having this interest in others.” Vaccination Vaccination rates vary by country, but …
