More than 18,000 Quebecers have now succumbed to COVID-19, according to the latest government report.
With the five new deaths announced on Thursday, there are now 18,002 people who have died from the disease.
Of these new deaths, two occurred in the last 24 hours and three more than seven days ago.
As for hospitalizations, we observe a relative stabilization. As of Thursday, 1,378 Quebecers with COVID-19 were hospitalized, including 434 due to the disease, which represents a decrease of seven.
In intensive care, there is a decrease of five, for a total of 27, including 12 who are treated specifically for the disease.
For the cases, the authorities recorded 607 new infections, to which must be added the 35 cases detected by rapid tests.
For vaccination, 2020 new doses were administered on Wednesday.
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