Quebec is reporting 688 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and four more deaths attributed to the virus.
Health officials say COVID-19-related hospitalizations dropped by 11 to 229, while the number of people in intensive care declined by six to 51.
The seven-day average for new cases stands at 561.
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Of the latest reported infections, 409 were among people who were either unvaccinated or who had only received a first dose within the past two weeks.
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Quebec says another 6,869 vaccine doses have been administered, most of which were given in the past 24 hours.
The province’s public health institute says about 91 per cent of Quebecers aged 12 and older have received at least one dose, while 87 per cent are considered fully vaccinated with two shots.
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