Quebec reports 1,256 COVID-19 cases on Sunday as public health follows 819 active outbreaks

Quebec reported 1,256 new COVID-19 cases Sunday as public health authorities monitor 819 active outbreaks within the province.

There was also one more reported death due to the virus, bringing that total to 11,586 since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Overall hospitalizations slowed, with six fewer occupied beds on Sunday. There are now 219 people receiving care, 59 of which are in the ICU.

Sunday's update was based on 33,507 analyzed coronavirus tests. The positivity rate was 4.1 per cent. 

Public health reported 81 per cent of eligible Quebecers (aged 5 and up) are now fully vaccinated, with 86 per cent receiving at least one dose. As of Sunday morning, 4 per cent have gotten third doses, or "booster" shots.