2023-08-17 00:17:28
The entry into the scene of the Eris sub-variant is beginning to influence the number of hospitalizations linked to COVID-19, but it is too early to say whether Quebecers should change their habits or not, the Minister of Health said on Wednesday. Health Christian Dube.
The answers should come within two weeks, when the National Directorate of Public Health will have presented its new recommendations, he said.
As of Tuesday, there were 558 hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in Quebec; two weeks ago, there were 371. The last peak dates back to January 2023, when we passed the milestone of 2000 cases.
However, the number of cases in intensive care is not increasing, noted the minister. “That is reassuring. »
Quebec plans to launch a new vaccination campaign this fall. However, it has not yet been decided whether it will extend beyond more sensitive groups, such as the elderly and the immunocompromised.
Minister Dubé also does not rule out restoring free rapid tests in pharmacies, but no decision has yet been made in this regard.
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