Health officials urging Quebecers to stay home when sick, wear a mask

Quebec public health officials are recommending people reintroduce face masks into their routines when they are feeling unwell, as respiratory viruses — COVID-19 and others — are circulating in the community.

"If we have symptoms, wear a mask," said Dr. Jean Longtin, a microbiologist and clinical expert in pandemic management at the health ministry, at a news conference Thursday afternoon.

The five-day isolation recommendation is also being dropped, the province announced Thursday. Public health is instead adopting a "common sense" approach for people to follow when they have a fever or flu-like symptoms. This includes staying home from work and school when sick and wearing a mask until symptoms disappear. 

Officials called on everyone to protect others and the health-care system through what they described as a "moral obligation."

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