Quebec reports seven more COVID-19 deaths, 41-patient increase in hospitalizations

MONTREAL – Quebec is reporting seven more deaths attributed to COVID-19 and a 41-patient increase in the number of hospitalizations today.

The Health Department says 1,043 people are hospitalized with the disease after 100 patients were admitted and 59 discharged.

Authorities say there are 46 patients listed in intensive care, a decrease of two from the previous day.

Officials say 1,383 people tested positive for COVID-19 based on PCR testing, which is limited to certain high-risk groups.

They say 3,804 doses of vaccine were administered on Monday, including more than 2,500 booster shots.

The province has now recorded 14,272 deaths since the pandemic was declared in March 2020.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 22, 2022.