- On Tuesday, Quebec reported 1,938 people in hospital (an increase of 145 from the previous day), including 67 in intensive care (a decrease of two from the previous day).
- The province reported 2,596 new cases of COVID-19 and 35 deaths.
- Since the start of the pandemic there have been 1,003,491 confirmed cases, and 14,579 people have died.
- The province also reported a total of 18,923,834 doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered, including 25,602 dose in the last 24 hours.
- 91% of the province’s eligible population (five years and older) have received a dose of the vaccine; 87 percent have received two doses and 53 percent have received three doses..
*New cases are those reported to the Quebec government only. They are believed to be an underrepresentation of the spread of the virus, given the limited availability of PCR tests and the use of home test kits.
*The Quebec Ministry of Health no longer reports COVID-19 numbers on the weekend.
Acting Quebec Director of Public Health Dr. Luc Boileau will provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province today as many Quebecers prepare to reunite with family, including elderly parents and grandparents, during the Easter long weekend.
On Tuesday, Quebec reported 35 more deaths attributed to COVID-19 and a 145-patient increase in COVID-related hospitalizations.
Officials warned that hospitalizations were expected to rise this week and next, but not reach January’s peak of 3,140. According to the latest data, 1,938 are currently in hospital with the virus.
Boileau has urged vigilance and people to reduce their contacts in the days before planned visits with vulnerable family members, to avoid catching and transmitting the virus.
Boileau will speak at 1 pm along with Dr. Jean Longtin, a microbiologist with the Quebec Ministry of Health.
NACI recommends reinforcements for those over 18 years of age
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) now strongly recommends that all immunocompromised adults and children aged 12 to 17 receive a first booster vaccination against COVID-19 as Canada experiences a resurgence of the virus.
“It doesn’t matter where you are in Canada right now. I would advise you to get that booster shot,” Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s director of public health, said Tuesday.
Dr. Tam said that the recent increase in Canada has been driven by the Omicron variant and its BA.2 subvariant.
“We’re seeing that resurgence, whether you call it the sixth wave or however many waves there are in your local jurisdiction, it’s a resurgence,” he said. “And that’s why it’s important to get that reinforcement now.”
WATCH: Tam encourages Canadians to get a COVID-19 booster dose
Canada’s Director of Public Health, Dr. Theresa Tam, encourages Canadians to receive their COVID-19 booster shots in response to the resurgence of the pandemic. 2:28
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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
- Fever.
- New or worsening cough.
- labored breathing
- Sudden loss of smell without nasal congestion.
- Gastrointestinal problems (such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting).
- Throat pain
- Widespread muscle pain.
- Headache.
- Fatigue.
- loss of appetite
If you think you may have COVID-19, the government asks that you call 1‑877‑644‑4545 to make an appointment at a screening clinic.
To book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, you can go to the online portal quebec.ca/covidvaccine. You can also call 1-877-644-4545.
You can find information about COVID-19 in the province here and information on the situation in Montreal here.
Reference-www.cbc.ca