Author: Marie Gionet
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais has decided to suspend all new admissions of residents in CHSLDs for an indefinite time. The establishment hopes to limit the spread of COVID-19, even in centers where no case has been confirmed yet. Remember that the elderly are considered a vulnerable population […]
The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, “does not exclude” the possibility of reopening schools and daycare centers before May 4th. In his daily press briefing, he mentioned that this option is still being studied in order to facilitate the relaunch of economic activities and the return to work of many Quebecers. Mr. Legault added that […]
The most recent report from the Government of Quebec reveals that ten new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the last 24 hours in Outaouais, bringing the total to 141. The territory of the MRC Pontiac still has 5 cases or less. Note that there are now 15 employees in the health network who […]
Daily update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19. Today Jane Toller gave additional details regarding Sûreté du Québec’s obligated 14 day quarantine for those returning to the Pontiac from outside the region, coming from Ontario or the different sectors of the Outaouais.
Each day, the Quebec government holds a press briefing to update its citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report is presented to summarize the briefing […]
Although the media have been labeled as an “essential service” in the context of COVID-19, no financial support has yet been provided in the Legault government’s Emergency Plan. This situation has caused some elected officials to react, notably the Member of National Assembly (MNA) for Verdun and the official opposition in culture and communications, Isabelle […]
Premier of Quebec, François Legault, said he is optimistic about the coming weeks in the fight against COVID-19. In his daily press briefing on Wednesday, Legault said that the government is preparing a plan to reopen certain businesses in the next weeks. “But we’re not there yet,” said Legault. Although it is too early to […]
Daily 5:30 p.m. update from the Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19.
Each day, the Quebec government holds a press briefing to update its citizens regarding the situation surrounding COVID-19 across Québec. These press briefings are broadcast live on the air in French at 1 p.m. on CHIP 101.9. During The Drive on CHIP 101.9, after 5p.m., the following English report is presented to summarize the briefing […]
Although the media have been labeled an “essential service” in the context of COVID-19, no financial support has yet been provided in the Legault government’s Emergency Plan. This situation caused certain elected representatives in Quebec to react, in particular the member of National Assembly for Verdun and official opposition in culture and communication, Isabelle Melançon, […]