Dr. Boileau does not rule out “the pleasure” of wearing the mask in May

A recommendation will be made to the government in the coming days to find out if we should have the pleasure of masking up for two more weeks.says Dr. Luc Boileau in an interview on the show All one morning.

He recalls that the decision has not yet been made on his side and that thereafter, it will be up to the government to decide.

In a press scrum on Thursday morning, the Minister of Health Christian Dubé replied that he left it to the national director to continue his reflection. It is sure that at this moment, the best protection is the maskhe says.

For the moment, Quebecers will have to wear the mask in public places until April 30.

Dr. Boileau also reminds that people with coronavirus must isolate themselves for five days. They must also plan another five days during which gatherings are not recommended, nor going out to restaurants, and the wearing of a mask must be strictly respected.

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Two critical weeks in the emergency room

The increase in the number of COVID-19 cases is worrying for the health network. Flu season and gastroenteritis add to the equation.

The next two weeks will be critical, admits Christian Dubé. The Minister of Health explains that vulnerable people and seniors are more likely to end up in the emergency room, when occupancy rates are already high.

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé (archives)

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He talks about risk management in anticipation of the Easter long weekend rallies. Let’s not take unnecessary risks, if you feel at risk, we always want to see our loved ones, but it’s to be carefulhe continues.

Faced with the growing number of healthcare workers who must be absent due to COVID-19, Dr. Luc Boileau refers to the enormous pressure on the workers. It’s a system that belongs to all of us, let’s all be carefulhe says.

In the hospital with COVID

The Minister of Health also mentioned that half of the cases detected in the hospital are not cases that come to the hospital for COVID, but with COVID.

Christian Dubé clarifies a point that has been raised many times over the past few months regarding the reasons why infected people are admitted to hospital.

We handle it better nowsays Christian Dubé. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a problem though.

People with COVID-19 in hospital should ask healthcare workers for more time to be well protected.

Thursday, 2154 hospitalizations are recorded in Quebec, including 96 people in intensive care.