Coronavirus: ‘I’m convinced that unfortunately there will be a second wave,’ says Quebec’s top doctor
Quebec’s public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda on Thursday reiterated the importance of hand hygiene and “respiratory etiquette” as the province reopens amid the coronavirus pandemic. He said that he is worried as restrictions continue to loosen and that he’s “convinced that unfortunately there will be a second wave” of the virus.
Canada
Jun 25, 2020
Coronavirus: Quebec’s top doctor says province has ‘probably’ entered second wave
Quebec’s public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda said Monday that he believes the province is now at the beginning of a second wave as it continues to deal with rising COVID-19 cases, but said health officials have “not lost control.” Quebec reported 586 new cases on Monday.
Canada
Sep 21, 2020
Quebec public health director testimony sparks outcry over transparency
Quebec’s public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda testified on Wednesday that shutting down museums and restaurants in early October wasn’t his idea. As Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports, opposition parties aren’t criticizing the move itself as much as what they call a lack of transparency.
Canada
Dec 10, 2020
Legault calls on Manitoba premier to make good on bet after Canadiens’ Series 2 win over Jets
Quebec Premier François Legault jokingly called on Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister to make good on his promise to don the Montreal Canadiens jersey after the team swept Series 2 against the Winnipeg Jets, moving on to the conference finals. Legault said he would discuss the possibility of a parade with Quebec’s National Director of Public...
Sports
Jun 8, 2021
Quebec reports 1st AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine-related death due to blood clot
Quebec’s National Director of Public Health Dr. Horacio Arruda announced Tuesday the first death related to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for a 54-year-old woman. However, he said the province’s vaccination strategy won’t change, stressing the rareness of the event.
Canada
Apr 27, 2021
Quebec public health wants people to continue practicing COVID-19 protocols
Dr. Horacio Arruda is trying to hammer home the message that even though the numbers look good, people still need to wear masks and practice safe social distancing. Global’s Gloria Henriquez has more.
Canada
Jul 3, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec says ‘situation is under control’ despite 2 more COVID-19 deaths
Quebec’s director of public health, Dr. Horacio Arruda, said Thursday the situation in the province is “under control” despite confirming two more deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to six. There are now 1,629 COVID-19 cases in Quebec as of Thursday.
Canada
Mar 26, 2020
Legault thanks public health director Arruda for work after resignation
Quebec Premier François Legault thanked Dr. Horacio Arruda on Tuesday for the work he had done in the role of public health director after he had submitted his resignation on Monday. Asked if he stood by the advice Arruda had given and why he wouldn’t keep him on, Legault said he did stand by with...
Canada
Jan 11, 2022
Coronavirus: Quebec announces ‘last steps’ of reopening province
Quebec’s public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda announced on Thursday “the last steps” of a conditional reopening of the province amid the coronavirus pandemic, which allows for almost all businesses and places to open with proper health measures in place with the exception of large festivals and events, overnight camps and combat sporting events.
Canada
Jun 25, 2020
Quebec ramps up COVID-19 testing
Quebec’s director of public health says that by next week, the province wants to double the number of COVID-19 tests being done. Dr Horacio Arruda says increased testing is the key to re-opening the province. Global’s Raquel Fletcher explains.
Canada
May 1, 2020
François Legault names interim public health director after Arruda’s resignation
Premier François Legault has named an interim public health director. This comes less than 24 hours after Dr. Horacio Arruda submitted his resignation late Monday night. Many are now questioning if the public health director has enough independence. Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports.
Canada
Jan 11, 2022
The head of public health victim of ‘doxing’
Equalting himself to the Lion King, Dr Horacio Arruda answered questions to the media over reports that his home address was published online over the weekend. The head of Quebec’s health agency says that when he is personally attacked, it’s one thing but to attack his family is unacceptable. Global’s Raquel Fletcher explains.
Canada
Aug 3, 2020
Coronavirus: Should Quebecers wear masks when out in public?
The question of masks is being hotly debated as health authorities continue to study the progression of the novel coronavirus. In Quebec, public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda worries that wearing a mask offers people a false sense of security. Global’s Raquel Fletcher explains.
Canada
Apr 6, 2020
Corornavirus outbreaks: Quebec’s COVID-19 deaths climb to 75, cases rise to nearly 7,000
Quebec’s Deputy Premier Genevieve Guilbault made her second appearance alongside Public Health director Dr. Horacio Arruda and Health Minister Danielle McCann on Saturday to deliver updates on the COVID-19 situation in the province. As Quebec’s Raquel Fletcher reports, measures are continuously being reinforced as cases climbed to 6,997 as deaths climb to 75.
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Apr 4, 2020
‘High probability’ that Quebec will approve mixing COVID-19 vaccines, top doctor says
Quebec’s national public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda said Tuesday that there is a “high probability” that the province will approve the mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines, but said officials are still going through the data to determine how effective it would be.
May 4, 2021
Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec to increase testing capacity to 14,000 per day
Quebec’s director of national public health Dr. Horacio Arruda announced on Friday that the province is setting a goal of conducting 14,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of next week, expanding the testing criteria to include first responders including police officers and firefighters, and reserving a capacity of 1,000 tests for special situations...
Health
May 1, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec cases rise to 2,840, deaths remain at 22
Quebec Premier Francois Legault returned on Sunday alongside Public Health director Dr. Horacio Arruda to deliver and update on the amount of COVID-19 cases in the province. As Quebec’s Raquel Fletcher reports, measures are continuously being reinforced as cases climbed to 2,840 while deaths stayed at 22.
Canada
Mar 29, 2020
Back to school and preparing for a second wave of COVID-19 infections in Quebec
Quebec’s public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda answered questions on Friday about what back to school will look like for children in September and how Quebec should be prepared for a second wave of COVID-199 infections in early fall. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.
Canada
May 29, 2020
Quebec’s top doctor believes second COVID-19 wave is starting
Quebec public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda now believes his province is at the beginning of a second wave of COVID-19 as cases climb even higher. As Mike Armstrong reports, Arruda is pleading with people to do everything possible to reverse the trend.
Global National
Sep 21, 2020
Coronavirus: Quebec health officials says all criteria must be examined to determine alert level
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé on Tuesday said he is “worried” with regards to the increase in COVID-19 cases, however he is also trying to be “constructive” in recognizing how quickly changes can take place. He said the criteria for determining the threat level under the province’s new COVID-19 alert system includes the number of...
Canada
Sep 8, 2020