QUÉBEC CITY, Aug. 13, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Quebec show 104 new cases, bringing the total number of infected persons to 60,917. Also, 6 new deaths occurred in the last 24 hours, with 4 of these deaths occurring between August 6 and 11, 1 death occurring before August 6 and another whose date is unknown, for a total of 5,715. The number of hospitalizations decreased by 2 compared to the previous day, for a cumulative total of 149. Of these, 23 were in intensive care, an increase of 3. 15,259 tests were taken on August 11, for a total of 1,409,690.
Summary Data Evolution Table
Date | New confirmed cases | New deaths | Hospitalizations | Hospitalizations in intensive care | Tests performed |
August 6 | 108 | 3 | 152 (-13) | 19 | 17,973 |
August 7 | 126 | 0 | 155 (+3) | 23 (+4) | 16,093 |
August 8 | 104 | 1 | 156 (+1) | 22 (-1) | 13,600 |
August 9 | 98 | 0 | 157 (+1) | 21 (-1) | 9,104 |
August 10 | 91 | 2 | 151 (-6) | 21 | 13,241 |
August 11 | 95 | 2 | 151 | 20 (-1) | 15,259 |
August 12 | 104 | 0 | 149 (-2) | 23 (+3) | NA |
Please note that the data in the table are presented according to their date of entry. They are extracted at 4 p.m. at the date shown and cover the preceding 24 hours. However, the availability of the data on samples involves an additional delay of 24 hours and these correspond to the number of samples taken on the date shown. It should also be noted that the data prior to today presented in the column of new deaths have been adjusted according to the actual dates of the deaths. This explains the variation of some data compared to those described in previous press releases. The daily death toll is influenced by the time required for the physician to report the death, the time required to complete the investigation to confirm that the death was attributable to COVID-19, and the entry into the system.
A reminder concerning public health instructions
To limit to the utmost the virus' spread, it is important to:
For people aged 12 and over, wearing a face covering is now mandatory in most enclosed and partially enclosed public places and on public transit. This obligation will apply to people aged 10 and over starting August 24.
Should symptoms appear:
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SOURCE Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
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