The number of people screened by the Integrated Center for Health and Social Services (CISSS) in Laval has almost doubled in the last week in Laval while the number of COVID -19 related cases in the province continues to increase slightly every day .
On Sunday July 12, 326 people were tested in screening clinics in Laval-des-Rapides and Chomedey.
On Sunday of the previous week, only 159 people had been screened in the 3 screening clinics in the territory.
“We ask people who have had symptoms or have frequented closed places with more than 10 people to be tested if they have any doubts,” explains Dr. Jean-Pierre Trépanier, director of public health for Laval. We also ask to respect the maximum number of people in rallies and distancing measures when we go to see those close to us. ”
The CISSS de Laval would also like to remind you that during the vacation period, travel within the province and the country will be allowed.
“It is important to respect the distancing measures because there are more active cases in Laval than in other regions of Quebec,” adds Dr Trépanier.
However, for trips outside Canada, the government requires travelers to make a mandatory quarantine of 14 days.
Telephone line for RPPs
In addition, the Laval CISSS has opened a new telephone line since Thursday, July 9. It is intended for the occupants of a private seniors’ residence (RPA) and their caregivers.
People wondering about the directives and recommendations related to deconfinement are invited to leave a voice message with their name and phone at
450 668-1804, extension 47522.
The voice messages will be picked up every day and a call return will be made by a worker within 24 hours to answer questions.
Situation in Laval
As of Tuesday, July 14, the CISSS de Laval has registered only three new cases in its territory.
The new assessment of the number of people infected with COVID-19 increases the Laval count to 5,874 cases and 673 deaths.
A total of 5,087 Laval residents have recovered and 8 employees are still absent from work due to COVID-19.
A total of 15 people are still hospitalized, including another 3 in intensive care.
Two screening clinics are open seven days a week, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. These are located at the Pierre-Creamer (1160, boulevard Pie-X) and Cartier (100, Montée Major) arenas.
It is also possible to get tested at the walk-in mobile screening clinic which will tour the sectors and which is currently in Sainte-Dorothée.
People prioritized for testing are those with symptoms similar to the flu or COVID-19, such as fever, onset or worsening of cough, difficulty breathing, sudden loss of smell without congestion nose and / or loss of taste.
Situation in Quebec
In Quebec, there are and only 5 additional deaths related to COVID-19, for a total of 5633 in the province to date.
The government lists 109 new infected people for a total of 56,730 cases. The number of people hospitalized also decreases with a total of 295 people, including 21 in intensive care.
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