Situation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Québec

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Situation in Québec

The World Health Organization has officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

For now, the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is under control in Québec, but the present weeks are critical. Community transmission of the virus now extends to all regions of Québec.

The Government is taking all the necessary measures to contain the contagion as much as possible.

The latest data of the evolution of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours in Québec reveal:

104 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 60,471;
2 new deaths were recorded, to which need to be added 1 death that occurred before August 1, for a total of 5,695;
the number of hospitalizations increased by 1 compared to the previous day, with an overall total of 156. Among these, 22 patients are in intensive care, a decrease of 1;
16,093 tests were performed on August 7 , for a cumulative total of 1,358,486.

Summary Data Evolution Table

Please note that the data are captured at 4 p.m. on the date shown and cover the preceding 24 hours, except for testing data, which is subject to an additional 24-hour availability delay and corresponds to tests made on the actual date shown.

COVID-19 outbreak data in Québec:

Number of confirmed cases by region

Cumulative data. Source: DSPubliques, MSSS, August 8, 2020, 4 p.m.

Distribution of confirmed cases by age group

Cumulative data. Source: V10, MSSS, July 26, 2020, 4 p.m.

Number of samples and analyzes carried out, negative and confirmed cases

Samples taken on August 7, 2020¹: 16,093
Analyzes carried out on August 7, 2020¹: 16,624
Negative cases²: 853,717
Confirmed cases²: 60,471

1: The most recent daily data on samples and analyzes carried out are available within 48 hours compared to today.

2: Cumulative data. Source: Infocentre de santé publique (LSPQ and supraregional laboratories), August 8, 2020, 4 p.m. The method for calculating negative cases has been revised to exclude people who have received one or more negative results in additional screening tests during the same episode of infection. An episode of infection corresponds to the period of 90 days following a first positive test.

Number of hospitalizations

Number of regular hospitalizations: 134
Number in intensive care: 22
Total number of hospitalizations¹: 156

1: Daily data. Source: Preliminary transmissions by MED-ÉCHO, data reported by hospitals on August 8, 2020, 4 p.m. The hospital centers selected are the general and specialized hospital centers offering mainly acute care.

Number of deaths by region

Cumulative data. Source: DSPubliques, MSSS, August 8, 2020, 4 p.m.

Distribution of deaths by age group

Cumulative data. Source: V10, MSSS, July 26, 2020, 4 p.m.

Situation in living environments for the elderly and vulnerable

The V10 data source has been replaced by the Trajectoire de santé publique (TSP) Information System.

Due to missing data, this transfer, which is being implemented, currently prevents the updating of tables related to the situation in CHSLD and the situation in private seniors' residences (RPA).

The update of the graph illustrating the distribution of the number of deaths in Québec related to COVID-19 according to the date of death and living environment is also temporarily unavailable.

Work is underway to make data available as soon as possible.

Situation in private seniors' residences (RPA) - July 26, 2020 (PDF 213 Kb) (in French only)

Situation in CHSLD - July 26, 2020 (PDF 204 Kb) (in French only)

The Gouvernement du Québec has made public the report from the Canadian Armed Forces, resulting from their presence in the long-term care facilities (CHSLD’s). To read it, please consult the document Observations sur les centres d’hébergement de soins longue durée (PDF 2.06 Mb) (in French only).

Distribution of the number of daily deaths related to the COVID-19 according to their living environment

The reported number of deaths for the most recent days may be underestimated due to a delay in reporting the death or in the data input.

Source: V10, MSSS (Updated on July 26, 2020 at 4 p.m.)
Note: A total of 4 deaths does not appear on the graph because the date of death is missing. The moving average is calculated over a period of 7 days and corresponds to the average number of deaths of the selected day, the previous 3 days and the following 3 days. It provides an overview of the trend.

Number of cases in detention facilities

Correctional facility	Number of detainees present at midnight	Number of detainees currently infected with COVID-19 (active cases)	Number of detainees tested	Number of detainees testing positive
Amos	166	1	20	1
Baie-Comeau	23	0	4	0
Hull	157	0	12	0
Leclerc de Laval	122	0	54	0
Montréal	830	0	542	96
New Carlisle	54	0	4	0
Percé	29	0	2	0
Québec (female sector)	32	0	35	0
Québec (male sector)	437	0	271	0
Rimouski	76	0	22	1
Rivière-des-Prairies	419	0	90	5
Roberval	166	0	7	0
Saint-Jérôme	290	0	36	1
Sept-Îles	35	0	1	0
Sherbrooke	172	0	27	1
Sorel-Tracy	213	0	11	1
Trois-Rivières	187	0	104	0
Total	3 408	1	1 242	106
The proportion of the detainee population with COVID-19 is : 0,0 %. Number of detainees having died from COVID-19: 1 See the questions and answers regarding detainees and offenders in the context of COVID-19 .

Correctional facility	Number of Correctional services employees with COVID-19 (active cases)	Number of recovered employees
Amos	0	0
Baie-Comeau	0	0
Hull	0	0
Leclerc de Laval	0	3
Montréal	0	39
New Carlisle	0	0
Percé	0	0
Québec (female sector)	0	0
Québec (male sector)	0	0
Rimouski	0	0
Rivière-des-Prairies	0	6
Roberval	0	0
Saint-Jérôme	0	2
Sept-Îles	0	0
Sherbrooke	0	0
Sorel-Tracy	0	0
Trois-Rivières	0	1
Total	0	51
See the questions and answers regarding detainees and offenders in the context of COVID-19 .

In Canada, COVID-19 is a serious health threat, and the situation is evolving daily. The risk will vary between and within communities, but given the increasing number of cases in Canada, the risk to Canadians is considered high. You can find information about the outbreak in the Current situation This hyperlink will open in a new window. section on the Government of Canada’s site.

Scenarios for the evolution of COVID-19

At a time when the authorities are considering a gradual resumption of economic, social and clinical activities, the experts looked into the impacts it could have on the trajectory of the pandemic and on the resources to cope with it. For more information, see the page Projections des impacts d’une reprise progressive des activités économiques, sociales et cliniques This hyperlink will open in a new window. (in French only) on the website of the Institut national de santé publique du Québec.

Measures adopted by Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders

The Gouvernement du Québec has signed Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders related to COVID-19.

Since the start of the declaration of a health emergency, the adoption has taken place:

on March 13, 2020, of the Order in Council 177-2020 declaring a health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 19.36 Kb) (in French only);
on March 20, 2020, of the Order in Council 222-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 52 Kb);
on March 24, 2020, of the Order in Council 223-2020 ordering of measures to protect the health of the population during the COVID‑19 pandemic (PDF 37 Kb);
on March 29, 2020, of the Order in Council 388-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 24 Kb);
on April 7, 2020, of the Order in Council 418-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 21 Kb);
on April 15, 2020, of the Order in Council 460-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 26 Kb);
on April 22, 2020, of the Order in Council 478-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 23 Kb);
on April 29, 2020, of the Order in Council 483-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 26 Kb) and the Order in Council 496-2020 (PDF 50 Kb);
on May 1^st, 2020, of the Order in Council 500-2020 (PDF 50 Kb);
on May 6, 2020, of the Order in Council 501-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 27 Kb) and the Order in Council 505-2020 (PDF 42 Kb);
on May 13, 2020, of the Order in Council 509-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 26 Kb) and the Order in Council 529-2020 (PDF 16.04 Kb);
on May 19, 2020, of the Order in Council 530-2020 (PDF 48 Kb);
on May 20, 2020, of the Order in Council 531-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 28 Kb), the Order in Council 539-2020 (PDF 28 Kb) and the Order in Council 540-2020 (PDF 28 Kb);
on May 22, 2020, of the Order in Council 543-2020 (PDF 50 Kb);
on May 27, 2020, of the Order in Council 544-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 25 Kb) and the Order in Council 566-2020 ordering of measures to protect the health of the population amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation (PDF 48 Kb);
on June 3, 2020, of the Order in Council 572-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 24 Kb) and the Order in Council 588-2020 (PDF 53 Kb);
on June 10, 2020, of the Order in Council 593-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 24 Kb) and the Order in Council 615-2020 (PDF 40 Kb);
on June 17, 2020, of the Order in Council 630-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 25 Kb) and the Order in Council 651-2020 (PDF 40 Kb);
on June 23, 2020, of the Order in Council 667-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 22 Kb);
on June 25, 2020, of the Order in Council 689-2020 (PDF 42 Kb);
on June 30, 2020, of the Order in Council 690-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 26 Kb) and the Order in Council 708-2020 (PDF 26 Kb);
on July 8, 2020, of the Order in Council 717-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 28 Kb) and the Order in Council 788-2020 (PDF 26 Kb);
on July 15, 2020, of the Order in Council 807-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency pursuant to section 119 of the Public Health Act (PDF 26 Kb) and the Order in Council 810-2020 ordering of measures to protect the health of the population amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation (PDF 157 Kb),
on July 22, 2020, of the Order in Council 811-2020 declaring Renewal of the public health emergency pursuant to section 119 of the Public Health Act (PDF 27 Kb) and the Order in Council 813-2020 ordering of measures to protect the health of the population amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation (PDF 73 Kb).
on July 29, 2020, of the Order in Council 814-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency throughout Québec territory (PDF 23 Kb);
on August 5, 2020, of the Order in Council 815-2020 declaring renewal of the public health emergency pursuant to section 119 of the Public Health Act (PDF 27 Kb) and the Order in Council 817-2020 ordering of measures to protect the health of the population amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation (PDF 60 Kb).

In addition, the following orders were issued by the Minister:

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Last update: August 9, 2020

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