Public health reported 2,170 people hospitalized in Quebec, 12 less than the day before.
Of this number, 76 patients were in intensive care, i.e., 2 less than in the previous assessment.
According to data from the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS), 141 more COVID-19 patients were admitted to the hospital in the past 24 hours, while 116 patients were discharged.
Twenty-seven more patients also died of COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 15,036 since the pandemic began.
Quebec also listed 1,194 new infections, bringing the number of confirmed cases in Quebec to 1,045,832 since February 2020.
However, the number of cases identified does not represent the situation, as access to screening centers is only possible for groups considered priority.
Vaccination
So far, more than 91% of Quebecers age 5 and older have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 54% have received a third dose, according to data from the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services. .
End of mandatory mask wear
In addition, according to our information, Quebec’s acting national director of public health, Dr. Luc Boileau, is due to announce tomorrow at 11 am that wearing a mask will no longer be mandatory in most public places from May 14.
However, the mask will remain mandatory in public transport, in health establishments as well as for infected people isolated for 10 days.
Source: Radio-Canada
