The move will give Quebecers a place to cool off this summer as parts of the province came off an unexpected May heat wave last week with temperatures rising above 30C
“The precautionary measures adopted since the start of the crisis should not make us lose sight of the other essential health needs of citizens, especially during hot weather,” McCann said.
Nearly half of the confirmed cases are in Montreal, where officials extended a state of emergency in place since March 27, giving city officials flexibility in dealing with the pandemic.Story continues below advertisement The vast region, which makes up the northern third of the province, has been COVID-19 free for more than three weeks.
“The lockdown has taken a toll on the mental health of many citizens,” Nunavik health authorities said in a statement.
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