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COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations rise as 16 deaths reported in Quebec

The number of patients in the intensive care unit decreased by 5.

Some riders continue to wear masks on public transit in Montreal.
Some passengers continue to wear masks on public transport in Montreal. is wearing Photo credit: Dave Sidaway /Montreal Gazette files

Number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 announced Thursday.

Of these patients, 45 are in intensive care — a reduction of 5. The

state also announced 16 more deaths were attributed to the virus, bringing the death toll to 16,195. The

state also reported that 1,157 more he-her COVID-19 cases were confirmed through PCR testing in clinics. Unless most Quebecers have access to this testing method, the number of cases is not representative of the situation in the province.

  1. A person gets the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination at a mobile clinic, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Montreal.

    Booster rates remain low as Quebec launches new vaccination campaign

  2. Quebec has begun offering a fifth dose of vaccine against COVID-19 for residents of long-term care homes and private senior residences. Quebec Premier François Legault receives a COVID-19 booster vaccine dose from Kenza Kias in Montreal, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.

    Starting Monday, Quebec citizens over the age of 60 will be able to make an appointment for their fifth COVID vaccination

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