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Quebec reports 591 new COVID-19 infections, two more deaths

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Quebec is reporting 591 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and two additional virus-related deaths.

Health officials say the number of hospitalizations declined by six to 244, while the number of patients in intensive care declined by one to 67.

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As for vaccinations, authorities say 8,120 doses were administered in the past 24 hours, including 2,764 first shots.

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On Friday the province’s public health institute said 90.6 per cent of Quebec residents 12 and over have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 87.8 per cent are considered adequately vaccinated with both shots.

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Authorities say there are currently 470 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Quebec.

The province has reported an average of 450 new COVID-19 cases a day over the past seven days.

–with files from The Canadian Press

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