Quebec reports 44 new COVID-19 deaths as Montreal retailers prepare to reopen

The province also recorded 573 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases, meaning 47,411 people have now been infected

Some business owners in the greater Montreal area have spent the weekend getting ready to open their doors as the province prepares to further relax measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.On Monday, the city becomes the final region in the province to be allowed to reopen retail stores, as long as they have a door to the outside.

Dentists, therapeutic care specialists and pet groomers will be allowed to welcome customers June 1, while hairdressers and other personal care providers will be allowed to open only if they’re outside the hard-hit Montreal area.Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.

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