With Quebec now in its seventh wave of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health is expected to give an update on the situation on Thursday.
At 2 p.m., Dr. Marie-France Reynaud, Senior Strategic Advisor for Public Health, will hold a press briefing on “the current state of COVID-19 in Quebec.”
HOSPITALIZATIONS WITH COVID-19 ARE INCREASING
On Wednesday, Quebec reported a sharp increase in hospitalizations with COVID-19, with a net increase of about 100 beds occupied by coronavirus patients.
In the 24 hours before Wednesday morning’s report, 258 people had been hospitalized with COVID-19. This is almost double the number of discards.
Of those in hospital, ICU occupancy across the province rose slightly after 18 people were admitted and 13 discharged. The net growth is five compared to the previous day.
Among the hospital staff, 7,094 healthcare workers were absent from work for a reason related to COVID-19, such as infection or preventive isolation.
The province also reported 11 more deaths, bringing the total to 15,708.
Quebec reported 2,164 positive PCR tests, which are reserved for selected risk groups.
There were also 677 self-reported rapid tests that are available to the general public at most pharmacies.
- Did you get a positive rapid test result? You can report here.
Health workers have administered 10,025 doses of vaccine to Quebec residents.
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