Legault indicated that he has taken the measures to serve public health professionals, as according to him, most of the cases so far were people who have traveled a lot and have now seen the coronavirus spread among the population.

Quebec has 8.4 million inhabitants. On March 23, 628 people tested positive for coronavirus and four died.

Here you can see the statement by the Prime Minister, Legaul, saying: "We have to put Quebec on the pause."