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Coralie Laplante
Press
The number of hospitalizations is still decreasing, while three hospitalizations less than Saturday were recorded, for a total of 421. Regarding patients admitted to intensive care, 103 are still there, the same number as the day before. .
367,376 people have been infected with the coronavirus in Quebec since the start of the pandemic. The seven-day average of cases now stands at 583 people infected with the virus per day.
The curve of deaths caused by COVID-19 is still continuing its downward trajectory. With the three deaths reported on Sunday, the average number of people succumbing to the virus is now six deaths per day.
“The situation is encouraging. I remind you that the announced relaxations come into effect on May 28, next Friday. Until then, we must continue to respect the health measures of the color level in your region, ”the Minister of Health, Christian Dubé, said on his Twitter page, while inviting Quebecers to get vaccinated.
Regarding screening tests, 24,095 more samples were taken in the last 24 hours.
Towards the 75% target
While 54.4% of Quebecers are currently vaccinated, Public Health is progressing towards its goal of vaccinating 75% of the population at two doses by August.
Quebec indicates that 83,871 vaccines were given during the day of Saturday. A total of 4,929,054 injections were administered in the province. Public Health indicates that 1,300 doses of Moderna vaccine were delivered to the various regions of Quebec yesterday, completing the arrival of the 233,960 doses expected this week.
Young people aged 12 to 17 will be able to make their appointment to reach out on Tuesday, May 25. The vaccination operation is also being carried out smoothly across Canada, while 50% of the Canadian population has benefited from a first dose of vaccine, as of Saturday.
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