Matthew Oughton

• Quebec’s second COVID-19 wave driven by community transmission, mixed messaging, expert says

  Quebecers following the coronavirus news in recent days may be feeling a certain sense of déjà vu.

  Health

  Sep 30, 2020
  
• Quebec police officers don’t need to wear masks during traffic stops, officials say

  Would you want a police officer to be wearing a mask if you got pulled over?

  Health

  Sep 22, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Is Quebec reopening too fast?

  An infectious disease specialist weighs in on if Quebec is reopening too fast after the COVID-19 crisis.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Is it risky to hang out with friends in a park in Montreal?

  An infectious disease expert told Global News that going to the park is safe, provided you keep your distance from others.

  Health

  May 3, 2020
• COVID-19 measures ‘aimed to prevent more severe challenges’ in Quebec: infectious disease expert

  Dr. Matthew Oughton said that while these new social-distancing efforts may seem draconian, they're aimed at preventing the eventual need for a total lockdown.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2020