Cases of COVID-19 surpasses 100 in the Outaouais, Quebec businesses staying closed until May 4

OTTAWA -- There are now 109 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Outaouais.

Quebec health officials announced 24 new cases of novel coronavirus in the west Quebec health region on Sunday.

The majority of the cases are in Gatineau.

Across Quebec, there are 7,944 cases of COVID-19.

Non-essential businesses

Quebec’s non-essential businesses will remain closed through the month of April.

Premier Francois Legault announced an extension of the order to remain closed until May 4.

"If we relax our efforts, we'll just delay the moment when we'll be able to go back to our lives," said Legault on Sunday. 

Grocery stores, pharmacies and essential businesses are allowed to remain open.