Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec

Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec[edit | edit source]

March 12: The first case of COVID-19 is confirmed in Quebec, marking the beginning of the pandemic in the province. The infected individual had recently returned from a trip to Europe.
March 13: The Quebec government declares a state of health emergency, implementing various measures to contain the spread of the virus. This includes the closure of schools, universities, and non-essential businesses.
March 15: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported in Quebec. The deceased was an elderly individual with underlying health conditions.
March 23: Quebec announces a province-wide lockdown, restricting non-essential travel and implementing social distancing measures.
March 27: The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Quebec surpasses 1,000, with an increasing number of cases reported in long-term care facilities.

April 6: Quebec becomes the province with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Canada, surpassing Ontario.
April 13: The Quebec government announces the extension of the lockdown measures until May 4, as the number of cases continues to rise.
April 18: The province reports its highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases, with over 2,000 new infections.
April 28: Quebec introduces a gradual reopening plan, allowing certain non-essential businesses to resume operations with strict health and safety guidelines in place.

May 4: Quebec begins the process of reopening elementary schools and daycares, with strict protocols to ensure the safety of students and staff.
May 11: The province allows retail stores outside of shopping malls to reopen, following specific guidelines.
May 25: Restaurants, bars, and personal care services, such as hair salons, are permitted to reopen in Quebec, with capacity limits and safety measures in place.

June 1: Quebec announces the reopening of shopping malls, with restrictions on the number of customers allowed inside at any given time.
June 22: The province enters the third phase of its reopening plan, allowing indoor gatherings of up to 50 people and outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people.
June 30: Quebec reports no new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

January 9: Quebec declares a second state of emergency and imposes a province-wide curfew from 8 PM to 5 AM in an effort to curb the spread of new variants of the virus.
January 18: The Quebec government announces the extension of the curfew until February 8, as the number of cases continues to rise.
January 26: The province begins vaccinating individuals aged 85 and older against COVID-19.

February 8: Quebec lifts the curfew and allows non-essential businesses to reopen, with capacity limits and safety measures in place.
February 25: The province expands its vaccination campaign to include individuals aged 70 and older.

March 17: Quebec reports its first case of the B.1.1.7 variant, also known as the UK variant, which is believed to be more transmissible.
March 31: The Quebec government announces a four-day lockdown over the Easter weekend to prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases.

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