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Oct 26, 2022, 11:09 ET

QUÉBEC CITY, Oct. 26, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19, in the last 24 hours, in Québec show:

  • 1,013 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 1,223,930*;
  • 24 new deaths, for a total of 16,998 deaths, i.e.;
    • 1 death in the last 24 hours,
    • 19 deaths that occurred between two and seven days ago,
    • 4 deaths that occurred more than seven days ago;
      NOTE : As death removals are not shown in the data above, the number of death additions may exceed the number of new deaths for the day.
  • 3,697 health care workers absent for COVID-related reasons (preventive withdrawal, isolation, awaiting results, etc.);
  • 1,942 hospitalizations, including 612 due to COVID-19, for a decrease of 24 compared to the previous day;
    • 127 new entries,
    • 151 new discharges;
  • 52 people in intensive care, including 25 due to COVID-19, for an increase of 2 compared to the previous day;
    • 7 new entries,
    • 5 new discharges;
  • 13,905 samples conducted on October 24;
  • 303,609 self-declared rapid tests so far, including 255,120 positive: 182 declared for yesterday, including 155 positive.

*Note that the number of cases listed is not representative of the situation since access to screening centres is restricted to priority clienteles.

Vaccination

  • 24,730 doses administered are added, for a cumulative total of 21,758,692 doses received by Quebecers.

To follow the evolution of the data on a daily basis, consult the open data or the INSPQ website at https://www.donneesquebec.ca/recherche/fr/organization/msss or at https://www.inspq.qc.ca/covid-19/donnees. Note that certain data, especially the number of cases, deaths and doses administered, may be subject to daily readjustment for previous days, given that a catch-up is necessary due to a delay in data entry.

A reminder concerning public health instructions:

To limit the spread of the coronavirus as much as possible, it is important to follow basic preventive measures such as hand washing, physical distancing, wearing a face covering and following the instructions in effect.

Remember that in the event of symptoms, it is always essential to isolate yourself and consult one of the self-care guides or call 1-877-644-4545 (or the telephone code corresponding to the region concerned) to find out the measures to be taken.

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