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Regional update: Fourteen new cases reported today, 81 active cases remain in the region
There are 14* new cases of COVID-19 in the region. One of the new cases is in the Avignon MRC, eight in the Rocher-Percé MRC, two in the Côte-de-Gaspé MRC and three in the Haute-Gaspésie MRC.
*Seven of today’s cases are related to the outbreak at the Percé Detention Centre.
Public Health states that the difference between provincial and regional statistics can be explained by the rapidly changing situation and that adjustments will be made over the next few days.
Percé Detention Centre
Eleven (+4) employees and twelve (stable) inmates at the Percé Detention Centre have tested positive for COVID-19. Three (stable) employees has since recovered from the virus. Twenty-five individuals are currently being detained at the Percé Facility.
Manoir St-Augustin outbreak
Sixty-eight (stable) residents and thirty-six (stable) employees of Manoir St-Augustin, a private seniors’ residence (RPA) have so far, tested positive for COVID-19. Seven (stable) residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19.
CHSLD Mgr-Ross Gaspé CHSLD outbreak
Less than five employees and six (stable) residents have so far, tested positive for COVID-19. Two (stable) residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19.
Updated List – Réné-Levesque School Service Centre
The Réné-Levesque School Service Centre has confirmed 12 (stable) cases. One (+1) classroom are presently quarantined.
The educational facilities with positive cases are:
- École La Source, Paspébiac (1 case)
- École Mgr Sévigny, Chandler (1 case)
- École St-Joseph, Chandler (10 cases – 1 class)
Eastern Shores School Board
The educational facilities with positives cases are:
- (No postive cases currently reported)
CHSLD in Maria (Residence Saint-Joseph) – no longer considered an outbreak: 24 residents and 22 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Eleven residents passed away as a result of Covid-19. Ninety-one residents and nearly 130 employees work there.
Maria Hospital – no longer considered an outbreak: Ten employees tested positive and no patients were involved in the outbreak.
Lady Maria (RPA – Private Seniors’ Residence) – no longer considered an outbreak: Forty-four residents and thirteen employees at Lady Maria tested positive for COVID-19. The Lady Maria residence is home to 130 individuals and nearly 45 employees work there.
CHSLD New Carlisle – no longer considered an outbreak: Eighteen employees and fifteen residents were affected by this outbreak. Four residents from the CHSLD New Carlisle passed away as a result of COVID-19. CHSLD New Carlisle houses 66 residents and employs 118 people.
New Carlisle Detention Centre – no longer considered an outbreak: Forty-six inmates and eleven employees tested positive for COVID. Of those testing positive, eleven employees and forty-four (stable) inmate have recovered from the virus.
Chandler Hospital – no longer considered an outbreak: Less than five employees tested positive.
Gaspé Hospital outbreak – no longer considered an outbreak: Nine employees tested positive and less than five patients were affected by this outbreak. One patient passed away as a result of COVID-19.
Centre d’hébergement Mgr-Ross – Multi-Services Sector– no longer considered an outbreak: Less than 5 employees tested positive for COVID-19. The CISSS states that this part of the facility has a multifunctional purpose.
Complete portrait
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands is now 1,451 (+14). Presently, 1,328 (+6) individuals have recovered. There are 81 (+8) active cases in the region. The total number of deaths is 42 (stable). There are currently 6 (stable) individuals hospitalized.
Regional: MRC of Residence
MRC / living environment Confirmed cases Since Sept. 1 Active Cases Rate/ 100000 since Sept. 1 Avignon (+1) 374 286 <5 n.d. Bonaventure (stable) 365 309 10 57.2 Rocher-Percé (+8) 278 239 29 170.7 Côte-de-Gaspé (+2) 378 360 29 165.6 Haute-Gaspésie (+3) 29 21 7 64.0 Magdalen Islands (stable) 32 22 <5 n.d. Gaspé Peninsula Magdalen Islands 1,451 1,237 81 89.9 Source: Gaspé Peninsula Public Health Board. n.d.: not disclosed when less than 5 for privacy reasons
The Gaspé Peninsula is at Alert Level 3 – Orange. As of November 6, the Magdalen Islands region has changed to Alert Level 2 – Yellow.
Please consult previous posts for measures related to each Alert Level.
The totals for the province are as follows:
Cases Deaths Hospitalizations ICU 156,468 (+1,728) 7,349 (*+37) 844 (+9) 121 (+7) *Seven deaths occurred in the last 24 hours, five deaths occurred before December 2, twenty -four deaths occurred between December 2 and December 7 and one death occurred at an unknown date. One death was removed as it was not COVID-19 related.
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Regional update: Twelve new cases reported today
There are 12* new cases of COVID-19 in the region. Eight of the new cases are in the Rocher-Percé MRC and four are in the Côte-de-Gaspé MRC.
*Four of the today’s cases are related to the outbreak of the Percé detention centre.
Public Health states that the difference between provincial and regional statistics can be explained by the rapidly changing situation and that adjustments will be made over the next few days.
New Carlisle Detention Centre
Forty-six (stable) inmates and eleven (stable) employees have tested positive for COVID. Of those testing positive, eleven (stable) employees and forty-four (stable) inmate have recovered from the virus. Forty-nine individuals are currently being detained at the New Carlisle Facility.
After verification Public Health regarding the rules for categorizing cases, it was determined that the New Carlisle facility is a closed environment with temporary accommodation. For that type of facility, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) recommends entering the permanent address of cases. As a result, the cases related to the outbreak at the New Carlisle Detention Centre were all reclassified by their permanent address.
Please note that SPEC will continue to keep readers apprised of the number of cases at the New Carlisle Detention Centre, however, those numbers won’t correlate directly with the region’s daily totals.
Percé Detention Centre
Seven (+2) employees and twelve (+4) inmates at the Percé Detention Centre have tested positive for COVID-19. Three (stable) employees has since recovered from the virus. Twenty-five individuals are currently being detained at the Percé Facility.
Manoir St-Augustin outbreak
Sixty-eight (stable) residents and thirty-six (stable) employees of Manoir St-Augustin, a private seniors’ residence (RPA) have so far, tested positive for COVID-19. Seven (stable) residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19.
CHSLD Mgr-Ross Gaspé CHSLD outbreak
Less than five employees and six (stable) residents have so far, tested positive for COVID-19. Two (stable) residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19.
Updated List – Réné-Levesque School Service Centre
The Réné-Levesque School Service Centre has confirmed 12 (-5) cases. No classrooms are presently quarantined.
The educational facilities with positive cases are:
- École La Source, Paspébiac (1 case)
- École Mgr Sévigny, Chandler (1 case)
- École St-Joseph, Chandler (10 cases)
Eastern Shores School Board
The educational facilities with positives cases are:
- Gaspé Polyvalent School
CHSLD in Maria (Residence Saint-Joseph) – no longer considered an outbreak: 24 residents and 22 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Eleven residents passed away as a result of Covid-19. Ninety-one residents and nearly 130 employees work there.
Maria Hospital – no longer considered an outbreak: Ten employees tested positive and no patients were involved in the outbreak.
Lady Maria (RPA – Private Seniors’ Residence) – no longer considered an outbreak: Forty-four residents and thirteen employees at Lady Maria tested positive for COVID-19. The Lady Maria residence is home to 130 individuals and nearly 45 employees work there.
CHSLD New Carlisle – no longer considered an outbreak: Eighteen employees and fifteen residents were affected by this outbreak. Four residents from the CHSLD New Carlisle passed away as a result of COVID-19. CHSLD New Carlisle houses 66 residents and employs 118 people.
Chandler Hospital – no longer considered an outbreak: Less than five employees tested positive.
Gaspé Hospital outbreak – no longer considered an outbreak: Nine employees tested positive and less than five patients were affected by this outbreak. One patient passed away as a result of COVID-19.
Centre d’hébergement Mgr-Ross – Multi-Services Sector– no longer considered an outbreak: Less than 5 employees tested positive for COVID-19. The CISSS states that this part of the facility has a multifunctional purpose.
Complete portrait
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands is now 1,437 (+12). Presently, 1,322 (+9) individuals have recovered. There are 73 (+3) active cases in the region. The total number of deaths is 42 (stable). There are currently 6 (stable) individuals hospitalized.
Regional: MRC of Residence
MRC / living environment Confirmed cases Since Sept. 1 Active Cases Rate/ 100000 since Sept. 1 Avignon (stable) 373 285 <5 n.d. Bonaventure (stable) 365 309 15 85.9 Rocher-Percé (+8) 265 231 21 123.6 Côte-de-Gaspé (+4) 376 358 27 154.2 Haute-Gaspésie (stable) 26 18 5 45.7 Magdalen Islands (stable) 32 22 <5 n.d. Gaspé Peninsula Magdalen Islands 1,437 1,223 73 81.0 Source: Gaspé Peninsula Public Health Board. n.d.: not disclosed when less than 5 for privacy reasons
The Gaspé Peninsula is at Alert Level 3 – Orange. As of November 6, the Magdalen Islands region has changed to Alert Level 2 – Yellow.
Please consult previous posts for measures related to each Alert Level.
The totals for the province are as follows:
Cases Deaths Hospitalizations ICU 154,740 (+1,577) 7,313 (*+36) 835 (+17) 114 (+9) *Twelve deaths occurred in the last 24 hours, two deaths occurred before December 1 and twenty -two deaths occurred between December 1 and December 6.