Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montreal

Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montreal

This article provides a detailed timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It includes key events, government measures, and important milestones related to the pandemic in the city.

2020

March

• March 12: The first case of COVID-19 is confirmed in Montreal.
• March 13: The Quebec government declares a state of health emergency.
• March 15: The first death due to COVID-19 is reported in Montreal.
• March 16: The Quebec government announces the closure of all non-essential businesses and services.
• March 23: Montreal enters a lockdown, with strict measures implemented to limit the spread of the virus.
• March 27: The Montreal public health department launches a COVID-19 information hotline.

April

• April 6: The Quebec government extends the lockdown measures until May 4.
• April 15: Montreal becomes the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, with the highest number of cases and deaths in the country.
• April 17: The Quebec government announces the mandatory use of face masks in public places in Montreal.
• April 28: The Montreal public health department starts conducting widespread testing in long-term care facilities.

May

• May 4: The Quebec government begins a gradual reopening of the economy, allowing certain businesses to resume operations.
• May 11: Montreal's public transit system, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), implements mandatory face mask usage for all passengers.
• May 25: Montreal's public parks and outdoor recreational facilities reopen to the public.

June

• June 1: Montreal enters the first phase of its economic recovery plan, allowing additional businesses to reopen.
• June 22: The Quebec government lifts travel restrictions within the province, allowing residents to travel freely between regions.
• June 25: Montreal's restaurants and bars are permitted to reopen with limited capacity.

July

• July 1: Montreal enters the second phase of its economic recovery plan, further easing restrictions on businesses and services.
• July 18: The Montreal public health department reports a significant decrease in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the city.
• July 31: The Quebec government announces the mandatory use of face masks in all indoor public spaces in Montreal.

August

• August 3: Montreal's museums and cultural venues reopen to the public with safety measures in place.
• August 17: The Quebec government allows indoor gatherings of up to 250 people in Montreal, with physical distancing measures.
• August 31: Montreal's schools reopen for in-person classes, with safety protocols implemented.

2021

January

• January 9: The Quebec government imposes a curfew in Montreal and other regions, prohibiting non-essential outdoor activities between 8 PM and 5 AM.
• January 18: Montreal's vaccination campaign against COVID-19 begins, prioritizing healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
• January 26: The Quebec government extends the curfew in Montreal until February 8.

February

• February 8: The Quebec government lifts the curfew in Montreal, allowing non-essential outdoor activities after 8 PM.
• February 22: Montreal enters the first phase of its vaccination campaign for the general population, starting with individuals aged 85 and older.

March

• March 15: Montreal enters the second phase of its vaccination campaign, expanding eligibility to individuals aged 70 and older.
• March 26: The Quebec government imposes a lockdown in Montreal and other regions due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

See also

• COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec
• Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada