COVID-19 Pandemic - The government presents its daily update
QUÉBEC CITY, Aug. 9, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show:
1,243 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,157,876*;
25 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours, for a total of 16,069 deaths;
4,199 health care workers absent for COVID-related reasons (preventive withdrawal, isolation, awaiting results, etc.);
2,038 hospitalizations, including 686 due to COVID-19, for a decrease of 19 compared to the previous day;
333 new entries,
352 new discharges;
58 people in intensive care, including 33 due to COVID-19, for a decrease of 3 compared to the previous day;
21 new entries,
24 new discharges;
8,783 samples conducted on August 7;
273,339 self-declared rapid tests so far, including 228,598 positive: 236 declared for yesterday, including 198 positive.
*Note that the number of cases listed is not representative of the situation since access to screening centres is restricted to priority clienteles.
Vaccination
5,436 doses administered are added, for a cumulative total of 20,403,474 doses received by Quebecers.
To follow the evolution of the data on a daily basis, consult the open data or the INSPQ website at https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/fr/organization/msss or at https://www.inspq.qc.ca/covid-19/donnees. Note that certain data, especially the number of cases, deaths and doses administered, may be subject to daily readjustment for previous days, given that a catch-up is necessary due to a delay in data entry.
A reminder concerning public health instructions:
To limit the spread of the coronavirus as much as possible, it is important to follow basic preventive measures such as hand washing, physical distancing, wearing a face covering and following the instructions in effect.
Remember that in the event of symptoms, it is always essential to isolate yourself and consult one of the self-care guides or call 1-877-644-4545 (or the telephone code corresponding to the region concerned) to find out the measures to be taken.
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