OTTAWA -- Ten new cases of COVID-19 were announced in the Outaouais on Monday, as Quebec’s premier unveiled a plan to order most businesses to close on Sundays to give workers a break.
Quebec health officials offered no details about the 10 new cases of novel coronavirus in the Outaouais health region, which includes Gatineau.
There are now 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Outaouais.
In a statement, the CISSS de I’Outaouais says it knows the source of transmission for each confirmed case of COVID-19, and there is no extended community transmission.
The health unit also announced three health care workers have tested positive for COVID-19. They are now in self-isolation.
Last week, the CISSS de l’Outaouais said two employees at the Hull Hospital had tested positive for COVID-19.
There are 3,430 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Quebec. The province announced 590 new positive cases on Monday.
Businesses to close on Sundays
Premier Francois Legault wants to give workers a day off to rest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quebec will order most businesses to close on Sundays in the month of April, including grocery stores.
Gas stations, depanneurs, pharmacies and restaurant takeout services will stay open on Sundays.
