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Feb 08, 2021, 11:00 ET

QUÉBEC CITY, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec show 853 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 270,911, of which 249,361 have now recovered. The data also report 17 new deaths, but the total of deaths amounts to 10,046 due to the withdrawal of 2 deaths that the investigation has shown not to be attributable to COVID-19. Among these 17 deaths, 2 have occurred in the last 24 hours, 11 have occurred between February 1 and February 6 and 4 have occurred before February 1. The number of hospitalizations increased by 6 compared to the previous day, for a cumulative total of 969. Among these, the number of people in intensive care increased by 2, for a total of 160. The samples conducted on February 6 amount to 22,502 for a total of 6,114,112. Finally, 1,529 doses of vaccine were administered yesterday, for a total of 259,188. To date, 294,825 doses have been received.

Summary Data Evolution Table1

Date

Confirmed cases

Deaths2

Hospitalizations

Hospitalizations in intensive care

Tests performed

Administered doses of vaccine3

February 1

1,053

22

1,110 (-34)

178 (-5)

28,998

376

February 2

1,053

25

1,106 (-4)

177 (-1)

31,095

628

February 3

1,093

33

1,070 (-36)

175 (-2)

31,482

2,837

February 4

1,101

27

1,040 (-30)

168 (-7)

33,710

4,960

February 5

1,204

25

982 (-58)

159 (-9)

35,652

4,980

February 6

1,081

14

963 (-19)

158 (-1)

22,502

3,140

February 7

853

2

969 (+6)

160 (+2)

NA

1,529

1 Note that the majority of data are presented according to the day they were entered. They are extracted at 4 p.m. at the date shown and cover the preceding 24 hours. However, the availability of the data on samples involves an additional delay of 24 hours and these correspond to the number of samples taken on the date shown.
2 It should also be noted that the data prior to those of the last 24 hours presented in the column Deaths have been adjusted according to the actual dates of death. This explains the variation of some data compared to those presented in previous press releases. The daily death toll is influenced by the time required for the physician to report the death, the time required to complete the investigation to confirm that the death was attributable to COVID-19, and the entry into the system.
3 Note that the number of doses administered may be subject to daily readjustment for the previous days, due to catching up due to a delay in data entry.

A reminder concerning public health instructions :

To limit to the utmost the virus' spread, it is important to:

  • frequently wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water, especially when you come in from outside;
  • use alcohol-based disinfectant on your hands if soap and water are unavailable;
  • wear a face covering in most enclosed and partially enclosed public places and on public transit;
  • respect the regulations in effect in your region.

Should symptoms appear:

  • self-isolate;
  • cough into your elbow;
  • immediately discard tissues after use and wash your hands;
  • consult one of the self-care guides or call 1 877 644-4545 to find out about procedures to be followed.

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