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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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...