Quebec is reporting 35 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus and a 82-patient rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
The Health Department says 1,960 people are in hospital with the disease, including 651 who were admitted because of COVID-19.
There are 55 people in intensive care with COVID-19, a jump of 17 patients compared to the previous day.
The province is reporting 2,219 new infections detected through PCR testing, adding that 16.5 per cent of tests came back positive.
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Authorities say 6,967 health network workers are off the job due to COVID-19.
The province has reported 15,800 deaths attributed to the disease since the beginning of the pandemic.