QUÉBEC CITY, July 6, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The latest data of the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec reveal 74 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people infected to 55,937. During the same period, 3 new deaths were recorded, for a total of 5,577. The number of hospitalizations increased by 6, for an overall total of 377. Among these, 25 patients are in intensive care, a decrease of 1. On July 4, 6,105 tests were performed, for a cumulative total of 908,418.
Summary Data Evolution Table
Date |
New confirmed cases |
New deaths |
Hospitalizations |
Hospitalizations in intensive care |
Tests performed |
June 30 |
68 |
7 |
435 (-20) |
38 (-7) |
8,745 |
July 1 |
66 |
7 |
422 (-13) |
33 (-5) |
8,825 |
July 2 |
69 |
8 |
411 (-11) |
32 (-1) |
7 615 |
July 3 |
89 |
7 |
392 (-19) |
31 (-1) |
7 761 |
July 4 |
102 |
3 |
375 (-17) |
27 (-4) |
6 105 |
July 5 |
79 |
1 |
371 (-4) |
26 (-1) |
NA |
July 6 |
74 |
3 |
377 (+6) |
25 (-1) |
NA |
Please note that the data in the table was captured at 4 p.m. the day before the date shown and cover the preceding 24 hours, except for testing data, which is subject to a 48-hour availability delay and corresponds to tests made on the actual date shown.
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;
- for anyone over the age of 16, remember that the physical distance of 2 meters is the general rule to respect. When it is not possible to do so, such as in public transit, wearing a face covering is highly recommended and will become mandatory as of July 13, 2020 for any individual over the age of 12;
- for any gathering in a private outdoor or indoor place, respect the maximum of 10 people. It is strongly recommended that these people come from a maximum of 3 different households.
- limit your travel as much as possible.
Should symptoms appear:
- self-isolate;
- cough into your elbow;
- immediately discard tissues after use and wash your hands;
- consult the Self-care Guide or call 1 877 644-4545 to find out about procedures to be followed.
Related links
- Distribution of the number of daily deaths related to the COVID-19 according to their living environment, all of Québec, 2020.
- To find out more about the coronavirus, visit Québec.ca/coronavirus.
- It is possible to obtain information by calling the coronavirus line, depending on your area code:
- 418 644-4545
- 450 644-4545
- 514 644-4545
- 819 644-4545
- 1 877 644-4545 (toll free)
- To monitor data updates, follow the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux's Twitter account at https://twitter.com/sante_qc (@sante_qc).
SOURCE Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
Media Relations, Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, 418 266-8914, [email protected]
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