[EN DIRECT 27 OCTOBRE 2020] All developments in the COVID-19 pandemic

Whether in Quebec or elsewhere on the planet, the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting our lives.

Here you will find all the news throughout the day related to this crisis affecting the population, governments and the economy.

LAST ASSESSMENT

World

• Case: 43 539 290
• Death: 1 160 213

Canada

• Case: 220 213, 100 922 in Quebec
• Death: 9973, 6153 in Quebec

All developments for Tuesday, October 27, 2020

5:00 am | The Parti Québécois (PQ) is proposing the appointment of an “independent scientific observer” within the government crisis unit responsible for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to restore the bond of trust with the population.

0h18 | Melbourne recorded no new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, for the second day in a row, as Australia’s second-largest city prepares to end three months of confinement.

0h00 | After requiring that students at the end of secondary school in the red zone attend school every other day for health reasons, Quebec must review its directive since young people cannot take online courses due to lack of internet access in their home. region.

TO READ | The extension of health measures in the red zone is not a big surprise, but tenants are still disappointed that their establishments, which they consider safe, must still remain closed.

[EN 5 MINUTES] The virus in the eyes.