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Je serai au point de presse à 13h pour faire le point sur la résidence privée Herron. — François Legault (@francoislegault) April 11, 2020

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Legault will respond to fears over school reopening

After his comments that schools might reopen next month caused serious backlash Friday, the premier is expected to clarify that statement Saturday.

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NDP leader calls for universal access to aid

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants the government to lift all criteria for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit to allow any Canadian who is in financial distress because of COVID-19 to qualify for benefits.

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Reactions from parents and teachers have been pouring out on social media since Friday afternoon, when Premier François Legault mentioned the possibility of Quebec reopening its schools before May 4.

Some parents accused the government on Facebook of wanting to use children as “guinea pigs” or send them “to the front.”

If you have symptoms

Quebecers who think they have symptoms of COVID-19 should call Quebec’s hotline at 1-877-644-4545.