Quebec is reporting 634 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and four more deaths attributed to the virus.
Health officials say COVID-19-related hospitalizations dropped by nine from the day before to 189, while the number of patients in intensive care dipped by two to 42.
The seven-day average for new cases stands at 639.
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Of the latest reported infections, 387 were among people who were either unvaccinated or who had only received a first dose within the past two weeks.
READ MORE: COVID-19 vaccine tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated?
Authorities say 2,291 first doses of vaccine were administered in the past 24 hours on top of 4,166 second doses.
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The province’s public health institute says about 91 per cent of Quebecers aged 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 87 per cent are considered fully immunized with two shots.
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