Quebec and Ontario set new records for COVID-19 infections

Both Quebec and Ontario set new records today for COVID-19 infections.

Quebec reported 2,349 new cases and Ontario reported 2,447 cases.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford sent out a tweet urging everyone to go out only if it's necessary, even before the entire province goes into lockdown on Saturday.

Quebec is closing all non-essential businesses from tomorrow through January 11th.

And Alberta is banning indoor and outdoor social gatherings in the face of rising infections and hospitalizations.