Quebec adds 89 new COVID-19 deaths; hospitalizations rise to 3,417

Quebec is reporting 89 new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday along with a net increase of 36 new hospitalizations.

The total number of people who have died due to the novel coronavirus in Quebec is now 12,453.

There are now 3,417 people in hospital with COVID-19 after 336 people were admitted in the last 24 hours and 300 people were discharged.

Quebec health officials are expected to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation at a news conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

ICU cases rose slightly with three more people in intensive care, for a total of 289.