By Canadian Press

Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rise above 2,000, health minister to hold briefing

Oct 12, 2022 | 9:33 AM

MONTREAL — The number of hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 in Quebec has risen above 2,000 for the first time since mid-August.

The Health Department is reporting a rise of 207 COVID-19 hospitalizations from the prior day, for a total of 2,030, including 595 people who are in hospital because of the disease.

It’s the highest number of people in hospital with the disease in Quebec since Aug. 10. 

Officials say 52 people are in intensive care with COVID-19, including 19 people hospitalized because of the disease.

The Health Department is also reporting 14 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, including three that occurred within the past 24 hours.

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Health Minister Christian Dubé and public health director Dr. Luc Boileau are scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing later today.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 12, 2022.

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