Quebec: 2021-2025 Covid19 cases

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/one-quar...ases-1.5388660

One quarter of Quebecers now have first dose of vaccine as province adds 1,513 new cases
Joe Lofaro
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:06AM EDT Last Updated Thursday, April 15, 2021 11:52AM EDT

MONTREAL -- Quebec reported 1,513 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday as it reached a new milestone: 25 per cent of the population has received a first dose of the vaccine.

The province also marked the 16th day in a row that new daily cases exceeded 1,000, with 15 new deaths recorded due to the coronavirus. There have been a total of 10,778 deaths in Quebec since the start of the pandemic.

Four deaths were in the last 24 hours, nine were from April 8 to 13, and two were from an unknown date.

The province inoculated one quarter of the population after administering 67,708 doses of the vaccine in the last 24 hours. Quebec has administered 2,145,925 out of a total of 2,828,685 received doses.

The Institut national de sant? publique du Qu?bec (INSPQ) stated there are now 14,018 active cases in the province and 307,748 people have recovered from the virus, an increase of 1,140.

Hospitalizations remain high at 661, with an increase of one since the day before. Seven new patients are now in ICU fighting the virus, for a total of 159...

 

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Lessons from Quebec City's gym outbreak, one of Canada's largest COVID-19 superspreading events
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Benjamin Shingler, Adam Miller ? CBC News ? Posted: Apr 14, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 14

The Mega Fitness Gym 24H in Quebec City is now linked to more than 500 cases of COVID-19, contributing to a significant spike in cases in the provincial capital. (Francis Vachon/The Canadian Press)

We still don't know exactly how it started ? a runner on a treadmill, or perhaps someone lifting weights ? but an outbreak at a gym in Quebec City has become one of the largest recorded COVID-19 superspreading events in Canada.

The Mega Fitness Gym 24H, tucked behind a busy highway in an industrial section of the provincial capital, became a major source of contagion for the B117 variant first identified in the United Kingdom, which now accounts for 70 per cent of all cases in Quebec City.

The gym was shut down March 31 as the city was once again put under lockdown. To date, there have been 224 people infected at the gym, and another 356 related cases involving outbreaks at 49 workplaces. A 40-year-old man who trained at the gym has died.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/superspreading-event-canada-megagym-quebec-1.5985744

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...9-vaccinations-adds-1-527-new-cases-1.5390184

Quebec breaks multiple records in single-day COVID-19 vaccinations; adds 1,527 new cases
Daniel J. Rowe
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Friday, April 16, 2021 10:31AM EDT Last Updated Friday, April 16, 2021 1:00PM EDT

MONTREAL -- As the province reported 1,527 new COVID-19 cases along with a rise in hospitalizations, the number of vaccinations for the novel coronavirus in Quebec broke multiple single-day records.
RECORD VACCINE NUMBERS

A record 74,927 doses of the various COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Quebec on Thursday, Health and Social Services Minister Christian Dube announced Friday...

... NEW CASES, DEATHS, HOSPITALIZATIONS

Since the start of the pandemic, Quebec has reported 334,071 positive COVID-19 cases. Of those, 309,345 people are reported to have recovered from the disease, an increase of 1,597 from 24 hours ago.

The daily average of new COVID-19 cases for the past week is now 1,568.

The INSPQ reported that there are 77 fewer active COVID-19 cases in the province for a total of 13,941.

The province reported seven new deaths due to the disease Friday, including one death in the past 24 hours, four between April 9 and April 14, one before April 9, and one at an unknown date.

The number of hospitalizations increased in the province with three more people receiving care in Quebec hospitals for a total of 664. Of those, 167 people are in intensive care wards, an increase of three.

On April 14, a total of 43,515 samples were analyzed. ..

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...pitalizations-increase-by-almost-30-1.5391497

Quebec reports 1,537 new positive COVID-19 cases, as hospitalizations increase by almost 30
Daniel J. Rowe
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:08AM EDT Last Updated Saturday, April 17, 2021 11:25AM EDT

MONTREAL -- As Quebec and Ontario tighten restrictions and close the border between the two provinces in an attempt to curb the third COVID-19 wave, Quebec reported 1,537 more positive COVID-19 cases Saturday.

Since the pandemic began, Quebec has reported 335,608 positive novel coronavirus cases.

The Quebec Institute of Public Health (INSPQ) is reporting 2,744 confirmed COVID-19 variant cases, and 20,969 suspected cases, which increased by 1,159.

There are now 13,768 active COVID-19 cases in the province, the INSPQ says. That number is down 173 from Friday.

Of the total cases, 311,047 are reported to have recovered from the virus, 1,702 more than on Friday. ..

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...9-cases-lowest-number-since-april-7-1.5392135

Quebec reports 1,344 new COVID-19 cases, lowest number since April 7
Daniel J. Rowe
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:11AM EDT Last Updated Sunday, April 18, 2021 11:29AM EDT

MONTREAL -- Quebec reported the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in 11 days when the province added 1,344 more positive cases Sunday.

Hospitalizations also dropped for the first time in over a week when the province said there are nine fewer patients receiving care for the novel coronavirus in Quebec hospitals.

There are now 683 hospitalizations in Quebec, including 175 people in intensive care wards, which is the same number as on Saturday.

Since the pandemic began, Quebec has reported 336,952 positive COVID-19 cases including 312,701 recoveries, 1,654 more than 24 hours ago.

The number of active cases the Quebec Institute of Public Health is reporting dropped for a second straight day when the INSPQ said there are 13,449 active cases in the province, 319 fewer than on Saturday.

Quebec added nine more deaths due to the disease, including two in the past 24 hours, and seven between April 11 and April 16.

Since the pandemic began, 10,802 people have died due to COVID-19 in Quebec, the province says...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...rs-with-just-1-092-new-cases-monday-1.5393045

Quebec sees second daily drop in COVID-19 numbers with just 1,092 new cases Monday
Selena Ross
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Monday, April 19, 2021 11:02AM EDT Last Updated Monday, April 19, 2021 11:34AM EDT

MONTREAL -- Quebec saw another significant drop in new COVID-19 cases on Monday, recording just 1,092 new infections.

For most of the last week and a half, the daily count has hovered around 1,500 cases.

Sunday saw a decrease with just 1,344 new infections, the lowest in a week and a half. There was also a drop in hospitalizations for the first time in days.

Monday's numbers continued that trend, and the seven-day average now stands at 1,437 cases per day.

There was also a significant drop in active cases, 597 fewer, according to Quebec's public health institute. There are now 12,852 active cases in total across Quebec.

Other numbers weren't quite as encouraging, however. Fifteen new deaths have been reported, including two in the last 24 hours, 11 between April 12 and April 17, and two at an unknown date.

One death has also been removed from the province's total count when it was found to be not attributable to COVID-19.

Hospitalizations also increased slightly, by three, to a total of 686 people. There are eight more in intensive care, for a total of 183.

In the last day reported for testing, Saturday, 33,753 tests were done, the province reported. The positivity rate on Saturday was 3.5 per cent, down from the recent high of 5 per cent on April 6...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...-to-covid-19-as-cases-rise-by-1-136-1.5394577

Quebec adds 17 new deaths due to COVID-19 as cases rise by 1,136
Joe Lofaro
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Tuesday, April 20, 2021 11:07AM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, April 20, 2021 12:07PM EDT

MONTREAL -- There have been 17 new deaths due to COVID-19 in Quebec as the province is reporting 1,136 new cases of the virus, according to the latest figures from the last 24 hours.

There have also been eight new hospitalizations for a total of 694, though the number of patients in the ICU dropped by 6 from the previous day. There are a total of 177 people in intensive care.

Of those who tested positive, 315,984 have recovered since the start of the pandemic, an increase of 1,608.

The Quebec Institute of Public Health says that there are 12,363 active COVID-19 cases in the province.

There have been 10,833 deaths due to the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. Among the new deaths that were reported, four were in the last 24 hours, 11 deaths were from April 13 and April 18, and two were from an unknown date...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...dministered-new-cases-rise-by-1-217-1.5396246

Quebec reaches 2.5 million vaccine shots administered; new cases rise by 1,217
Joe Lofaro
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter

MONTREAL -- As hospitalizations climb, Quebec said it has administered 2.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Thursday while daily cases continue to hover over 1,000.

Figures released Wednesday show 1,217 more cases were added in the last 24 hours for a total of 340,397 infections since the start of the pandemic.

Of those who tested positive, 317,338 people have recovered from the infection.

With 22 more people in hospital, the total now stands at 716 hospitalizations. The number of people in the ICU rose by one for a total of 178.

There are also six new deaths due to the virus, bringing the total to 10,838. One of the deaths happened in the last 24 hours, three were between April 14 and 19, and two were reported before that period. One death was recently subtracted from the total death count since it was not attributable to COVID-19, the province said in a news release.

Active cases in the province dropped to 12,221 in the last 24 hours, while the positivity rate hovered at 3.6 per cent as of April 19, according to the The Quebec Institute of Public Health (INSPQ)....

 

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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/7780036/quebec-covid19-april-22-2021/

Quebec adds almost 1,250 new cases as province sets another COVID-19 vaccination record
By Kalina Laframboise Global News
Posted April 22, 2021 11:07 am
Updated April 22, 2021 1:02 pm

Quebec has shattered another COVID-19 vaccination record Thursday as the province reported 1,248 new cases and seven additional deaths, including two fatalities in the past 24 hours.

The province says it administered 85,772 doses in its latest round of vaccination, including 84,837 shots Wednesday, the highest single day tally to date. It also gave 935 doses before April 21...

...The number of pandemic-related hospitalizations dropped by five for a total of 711. Of them, 174 are in intensive care, a decrease of four from the previous day.

When it comes to screening, there were 46,306 tests given Tuesday. That is the latest day for which that information is available.

Quebec?s case count has reached 341,645 while the death toll stands at 10,845. Recoveries, meanwhile, have surpassed 318,000...

 

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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/7783103/quebec-covid19-april-23-2021/


Quebec adds 1,043 new COVID-19 cases, province halfway to June 24 vaccination goal
By Kalina Laframboise Global News
Posted April 23, 2021 11:06 am
Updated April 23, 2021 11:55 am

Quebec broke a COVID-19 vaccination record for the second consecutive day as the province reported 1,043 new cases Friday.

The third wave of the pandemic also led to another 15 deaths, including six in the past 24 hours. Authorities say seven Quebecers died between April 16 and 21 while two fatalities occurred earlier in the month.

The province administered 88,000 shots on Thursday, surpassing the 85,000 vaccinations a day earlier.

Health Minister Christian Dub? says Quebec has now delivered 2.6 million first jabs ? 50 per cent of the goal of getting 5.3 million adults their first shot by June 24...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/covid-1...c-1-014-new-positive-cases-reported-1.5401499

COVID-19 hospitalization, intensive care and active case numbers drop in Quebec, 1,014 new positive cases reported
Daniel J. Rowe
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Sunday, April 25, 2021 11:11AM EDT Last Updated Sunday, April 25, 2021 11:28AM EDT

MONTREAL -- The number of new cases was lower Sunday than on Saturday, and hospitalization and intensive care numbers dropped.

Quebec reported that 1,014 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours bringing the overall number of infections to 344,808 since the start of the pandemic.

Of the total number, 323,086 are reported to have recovered from the disease.

The Quebec Institute of Public Health (INSPQ) reported Sunday that the number of active COVID-19 cases dropped below 11,000 for the first time since April 5.

There are now 10,844 active novel coronavirus cases, which is 414 less than on Saturday.

The number of people who have died due to the disease increased by nine, including six deaths in the past 24 hours, one between April 18 and April 23, and two before April 18.

Since the pandemic began, Quebec has reported 10,878 deaths due to COVID-19.

Hospitalizations in the province decreased for the fourth straight day with Quebec reporting eight fewer patients receiving care in the province's hospitals for a total of 654. Of those, 165 people are intensive care wards, a decrease of eight...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...d-19-cases-lowest-number-in-27-days-1.5402436

Quebec reporting 889 new COVID-19 cases; lowest number in 27 days
Joe Lofaro
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Monday, April 26, 2021 11:08AM EDT Last Updated Monday, April 26, 2021 3:28PM EDT

MONTREAL -- Quebec is reporting the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in one day after 889 new infections were added, according to provincial figures released Monday.

The last time the province recorded fewer than 1,000 cases was on March 30, with 864 cases.

Hospitalizations and deaths, however, continued to rise slightly.

There were eight new deaths due to COVID-19, including one in the last 24 hours, six between April 19 and 24 and one on an unknown date. Deaths due to COVID-19 stand at 10,886.

The number of people in hospital also rose by 10 for a total of 664, while the patients in the ICU also rose by two. There are now a total of 167 people in intensive care.

Another 1,355 people have recovered from the virus, bringing that total to 324,441.

Active cases in Quebec dropped by 474 for a total of 10,370 as of Monday.

Officials analyzed 28,133 samples on April 24...

 

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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/7812813/quebec-covid19-april-27-2021/

Quebec reports small jump in new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
By Kalina Laframboise Global News
Posted April 27, 2021 11:09 am
Updated April 27, 2021 1:02 pm

Quebec is reporting 899 new cases and 14 additional deaths Tuesday linked to the third wave of the COVID-19 crisis.

Three of those deaths occurred in the past 24 hours while 11 Quebecers died between April 20 and 25.

The case count stands at 346,596 while the number of recoveries has now surpassed 325,000. There were 889 new cases on Monday.

The death toll has reached 10,898, but health authorities say two deaths that were previously attributed to the novel coronavirus were withdrawn following an investigation.

The vaccination campaign saw another 47,757 doses administered. Appointments are also now open to Quebecers who have a physical or intellectual disability...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...ases-as-hospitalizations-drop-by-24-1.5405492


Quebec adds 1,094 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations drop by 24
Joe Lofaro
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:07AM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, April 28, 2021 11:43AM EDT

MONTREAL -- After reporting back-to-back days of fewer than 1,000 cases of COVID-19 in Quebec, the province reported 1,094 new infections on Wednesday as hospitalizations dropped significantly in the past 24 hours.

Wednesday also marked the first time since April 1 that active cases in the province were below 10,000. The Institut national de sante publique du Quebec (INSPQ) reported 9,948 active cases, a decrease of 59 from the day before.

New figures show hospitalizations decreased by 24 in the past day for a total of 643, while the number of patients in the ICU also fell by nine. There are now a total of 161 people in the ICU.

Another 10 people have died due to the virus, with deaths now totalling 10,908 since the start of the pandemic. Three of the deaths were in the last 24 hours, eight were from April 21 and 26, and one was from April 21...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...accination-plan-set-to-be-announced-1.5407277

Quebec surpasses 3 million COVID-19 doses, as general vaccination plan set to be announced
Daniel J. Rowe
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:08AM EDT Last Updated Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:23AM EDT

MONTREAL -- Quebec surpassed 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses Thursday when the province reported that 72,303 more vaccinations were administered, including 69,501 in the past 24 hours.

Since the campaign began, 3,039,512 people have received at least one dose of vaccine.

To date, 35 per cent of Quebec's population has received at least one dose of vaccine, something the Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube boasted about on Twitter.

The province also added 1,042 positive novel coronavirus cases bringing the overall total to 348,732 since the start of the pandemic.

Of those, 327,865 people are reported to have recovered from the disease, an increase of 1,031 since Wednesday.

The Quebec Institute of Public Health (INSPQ) is reporting 9,954 active COVID-19 cases in the province, six more than 24 hours ago.

In addition, 10 more people have died due to COVID-19, including three in the past 24 hours, six between April 22 and April 27, and one before April 22.

The province removed five deaths that were found to be not attributable to COVID-19, meaning the total numbers of deaths due to the disease in Quebec is now 10,913.

Hospitalizations dropped again Thursday with the province reporting that 20 fewer patients are receiving care for the coronavirus in Quebec hospitals for a total of 623. Of those, 165 people are in intensive care wards, an increase of four...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/hospita...-in-quebec-as-1-041-new-cases-added-1.5408988

Hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 down by 31 in Quebec as 1,041 new cases added
Joe Lofaro
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Friday, April 30, 2021 11:05AM EDT Last Updated Friday, April 30, 2021 11:41AM EDT

MONTREAL -- Quebec is reporting 1,041 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and a significant drop in hospitalizations.

Figures released from the province show there are 31 fewer people in hospital, for a total of 592 hospitalizations. The ICUs remained mostly stable with one less patient in intensive care. There are currently 164 people in the ICU as of Friday.

There are also 13 new deaths for a total of 10,926 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Three of the deaths happened in the last 24 hours, nine were from April 23 and April 28 and one was from an unknown date...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/covid-1...0-000-with-1-101-new-cases-reported-1.5410248

COVID-19 numbers in Quebec surpass 350,000 with 1,101 new cases reported
Daniel J. Rowe
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Saturday, May 1, 2021 11:05AM EDT Last Updated Saturday, May 1, 2021 11:38AM EDT

MONTREAL -- The number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in Quebec surpassed 350,000 Saturday when the province reported 1,101 new infections.

The total number of positive cases since the start of the pandemic is now 350,874, including 330,362 people who are reported to have recovered.

The average number of cases per day in the past week is now 1,011, and the Quebec Institute of Public Health reporting there are 9,579 active cases in the province.

Quebec also added seven deaths due to the disease, including one in the past 24 hours, five between April 24 and April 29, and one before April 24.

Since the pandemic began, the province reports that 10,933 people have died due to COVID-19.

After dropping below 600 hospitalizations for the first time since April 9 on Friday, the province reported that there are 14 fewer patients in Quebec hospitals receiving treatment for COVID-19 for a total of 578. Of those, 159 people are in intensive care wards, a decrease of five...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...ch-30-1-006-new-infections-reported-1.5410908

Quebec active COVID-19 cases at lowest point since March 30, 1,006 new infections reported
Daniel J. Rowe
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Sunday, May 2, 2021 11:08AM EDT Last Updated Sunday, May 2, 2021 11:21AM EDT

MONTREAL -- The day after thousands of protesters took to the streets in Montreal decrying the province's COVID-19 restrictions, Quebec announced that 1,006 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

The new numbers bring the total number of novel coronavirus infections in the province to 351,880 since the start of the pandemic.

The Quebec Institute of Public Health (INSPQ) is reporting that there are now 9,425 active COVID-19 cases, which is 155 fewer than on Saturday and the lowest number since 8,932 active cases were reported March 30.

Of the total infections, 331,513 are reported to have recovered, an increase of 1,151 in 24 hours.

The province also reported nine new deaths due to the virus but none in the past 24 hours. Of the new deaths, eight were reported between April 25 and April 30, and one before April 25.

Since the pandemic began, Quebec has reported 10,942 deaths due to the disease.

Hospitalizations continued to drop on Sunday with the province saying there are four fewer patients receiving care for COVID-19 in Quebec hospitals for a total of 574, a drop of 90 patients in one week. Of those, 157 people are in the intensive care ware, a decrease of two, and 10 fewer than a week ago.

On April 30, 34,405 samples were analyzed...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...rst-time-since-march-two-new-deaths-1.5411498

Quebec records fewer than 800 COVID-19 cases for first time since March, two new deaths
Rachel Lau
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Monday, May 3, 2021 11:14AM EDT Last Updated Monday, May 3, 2021 12:13PM EDT

MONTREAL -- There are 798 new COVID-19 cases in Quebec, according to the province's health officials, bringing the total number of people infected to 352,678 since the start of the pandemic.

The province recorded two new deaths due to the disease, but none in the last 24 hours.

One death was reported between April 26 and May 1, as well as one at an unknown date. The total number of deaths is now 10,944.

After decreasing for five straight days, hospitalizations rose by 14, bringing the total number of people in Quebec hospitals to 588. Of those, 151 people are in intensive care; down six.

In total 332,577 people have recovered from the virus -- 1,064 more than on Sunday.

On May 1, 25,267 samples were analyzed...

 

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Source: https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/quebec-...st-death-count-since-february-at-16-1.5413438

Quebec counts recent low of 797 new COVID-19 cases, but highest death count since February at 16
Selena Ross
CTV News Montreal Digital Reporter
Published Tuesday, May 4, 2021 11:06AM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, May 4, 2021 11:40AM EDT

MONTREAL -- Quebec recorded a second day with an unusually low COVID-19 case count on Tuesday, reporting 797 new infections.

But there have been 16 new deaths, the highest single-day number since Feb. 12, and hospitalizations and intensive-care cases have also begun to rise again slightly after recent declines.

Of the deaths, three took place in the last 24 hours, 12 between April 27 and May 2, and one before April 27. One death was also removed from the province's total count after being found to be not attributable to COVID-19.

Hospitalizations rose by six, to a total of 594 Quebecers in hospital. Four more people are intensive care, for a total of 155.

Before Monday, hospitalizations had been dropping for a week, while ICU numbers had decreased for four days in a row.

Quebec currently has 8,892 active cases of the virus, the first time since March that the number of active cases has dropped below 9,000.

The overall case count is also the lowest since March. It's one less than Monday, which saw 798 new cases...