Quebec reports 719 new COVID-19 cases, 70% of which are inadequately vaccinated
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According to public health authorities, of the latest reported COVID-19 infections, 507 were among those who were either not vaccinated or two weeks removed from their first dose.
Quebec is reporting 719 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday and two more virus-related deaths.
Health officials say hospitalizations dropped by four from Saturday to 297, while the number of people in intensive care stands at 90.
The seven-day average of cases is 703.
According to public health authorities, of the latest reported infections, 507 (70.51 per cent) were among those who were either not vaccinated or two weeks removed from a first dose.
About 89 per cent of Quebecers aged 12 and older have received at least one dose, according to Quebec’s public health institute, while 84 per cent are fully vaccinated with both doses.
Quebec says 14,844 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Saturday.
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