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Regional update: 15 new cases reported today
There are 15 new cases of COVID-19 in the region. Three of the new cases are in the Avignon MRC, two in the Bonaventure MRC, two in the Rocher-Percé MRC and eight in the Côte-de-Gaspé MRC.
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.
CHSLD in Maria (Residence Saint-Joseph) – no longer considered an outbreak: 24 residents and 22 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Nine residents passed away as a result of Covid-19. Ninety-one residents and nearly 130 employees work there.
Lady Maria (RPA – Private Seniors’ Residence) outbreak
Forty-four residents (stable), and eleven (stable) employees at Lady Maria have tested positive for COVID-19. The Lady Maria residence is home to 130 individuals and nearly 45 employees work there.
Maria Hospital – no longer considered an outbreak: Ten employees tested positive and no patients were involved in the outbreak.
CHSLD New Carlisle outbreak
Seventeen employees (stable) and fifteen (stable) residents are affected by this outbreak. Three (stable) residents from the CHSLD New Carlisle have passed away as a result of COVID-19. CHSLD New Carlisle houses 66 residents and employs 118 people.
New Carlisle Correctional Facility
One detainee (stable) and two (stable) employee at the New Carlisle Correctional Facility have tested positive for COVID-19. So far, nine detainees have been tested. There are currently 59 detainees at the New Carlisle facility.
Chandler Hospital – no longer considered an outbreak: Less than five employees tested positive.
Gaspé Hospital outbreak
According to the CISSS there is currently a COVID-19 outbreak at Gaspé Hospital. Nine employees (stable) have tested positive and less than five patients are affected by this outbreak. One patient has passed away as a result of COVID-19.
Centre d’hébergement Mgr-Ross – no longer considered an outbreak: Less than 5 employees of the programs and services of the Mgr-Ross in Gaspé tested positive for COVID-19. The CISSS states that this facility has a multifunctional purpose and that the outbreak did not affect the long-term care facility (CHSLD).
Manoir St-Augustin outbreak
The management of the regional Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) has confirmed an outbreak at the Manoir St-Augustin in Gaspé. Forty-three (+1) residents and eighteen (+1) employees of the private seniors’ residence (RPA) have so far, tested positive for COVID-19. One (stable) residents has passed away as a result of COVID-19.
Updated List – Réné-Levesque School Service Centre
The Réné-Levesque School Service Centre has confirmed 10 (-3) cases. Two (-2) classrooms are presently quarantined.
The educational facilities with positives cases are:
- École Antoine-Bernard, Carleton-sur-Mer (1 case)
- École Bourg, Carleton-sur-Mer (2 case)
- Centre de formation professionnelle, Bonaventure (1 case)
- École La Source, Paspébiac (2 cases)
- École polyvalente Mgr Sévigny, Chandler (4 cases – 2 classes)
Eastern Shores School Board
The educational facilities with positives cases are:
- St. Patrick / St. Joseph (1 case – 2 classes)
- Evergreen High School (0 cases – Virtual learning)
- Belle Anse Elementary ( 1 case)
- Gaspé Polyvalent (7 cases – 3 staff, 4 students – Virtual learning)
- Gaspé Elementary ( 4 cases – 1 class)
Complete portrait
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands is now 1,144 (+15). Presently, 898 (+15) individuals have recovered. There are 216 (stable) active cases in the region. The total number of deaths is 30 (stable). There are currently 13 (+2) individuals hospitalized.
Regional: MRC of Residence
MRC / living environment Confirmed cases Since Sept. 1 Active Cases Rate/ 100000 since Sept. 1 Avignon (+3) 360 272 28 190.1 Bonaventure (+2) 302 246 35 200.4 Rocher-Percé (+2) 186 152 31 182.5 Côte-de-Gaspé (+8) 252 234 122 696.9 Haute-Gaspésie (stable) 17 n.d. n.d. n.d. Magdalen Islands 27 n.d. n.d. n.d. Gaspé Peninsula Magdalen Islands 1,144 930 216 239.8 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 118,529 (+1,378) 6,515 (*+22) 534 (-6) 82 (+6) *Six deaths occurred in the last 24 hours and sixteen deaths occurred between November 4 and November 9.
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Media Smarts: Scams
There are so many media scams of all kinds that we must be very wary and protect our money and our personal information. These include dating sites (catfishing), facebook ads, free gift scams, account cancelled scams, fake government messages (often by phone), stuck abroad scam, IQ scam and sadly there are many more.
Catfishing: Did you know that 1 in 5 relationships begins online? Scammers use this platform regularly to dupe someone who is looking for love. The ‘catfisher’ creates a false identity account and then establishes a relationship. Next step is they use the relationship to build trust and scam money. Ways to tell if you are being catfished: the person is too good to be true, they will not meet you in person and they are quick to cement the relationship.
Facebook ads: If the item’s price is too good to be true, it is not true. Is the seller reputable? Check the reviews. Look at the dimensions of the article. Can you return what you have bought? If the answer to any of these is not reassuring, do not order! These people will have your credit information.
Free gift scams: These ads are usually found on facebook and will offer you free gift cards but when you click them you will have to give them your personal information. This is what they are after! If they ask for your phone number, they may charge you data fees on your phone. Some will ask for your banking information to deposit your ‘free’ gift card. Alarm bells! They are likely intending on stealing from you.
Account cancelled scams: These scams usually arrive by email – therefore you should not give out your email address when asked for it in a store! The message may be that your facebook account is cancelled. If you give them your information, they will be able to hack your account AND all the people on your facebook account. Don’t reply.
Fake government messages: These calls and messages (all fake) are meant to intimidate you. The caller usually says that legal action is being taken against you. This scam is incredibly successful. You should never give your personal information when pressured. If they call, hang up. If they email, delete.
Stuck abroad scam: This scam is very cruel because it targets older people and often they say it is a grandchild in trouble. It appears as a message that may say, “I am stuck in Spain (or any country) and I had all my possessions stolen. Please send some money!” These scammers are sophisticated because they hack your account and steal your information. When they see that you have a loved one travelling in another country, they use that information to scam you. This one is extraordinarily successful, and a great deal of people have been tricked by it.
IQ scam: Again, this scam is found primarily on facebook. You are invited to test your IQ. Surprise! We are all geniuses. You are asked to give your information but NEVER give them anything to get your test score. It is a scam.
We spend a great deal of time on social media, so protect yourself, your personal information, and your money.