A man makes his way through Pearson International Airport during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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.