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Emergency-room occupancy data listed 15 Montreal hospitals above 100-per-cent occupancy as of this afternoon, with two of them over 200 per cent. 

The province is asking Quebecers who are sick to contact the 811 health hotline to seek advice before heading to the ER.

Vinh says people can protect themselves by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID, as well as taking precautions such as frequent handwashing and wearing a mask when ill.

He says most sick people are better off staying home, but they need to quickly see a doctor if they develop severe symptoms such as trouble breathing, a high fever that lasts several days, confusion or dehydration.

This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Dec. 23, 2025.