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Regional update: 16 more cases, mostly in Avignon MRC
The number of COVID-19 cases in the region continues to increase rather rapidly, as 16 new cases are added today. Ten of the cases are located in the MRC of Avignon, two in the MRC of Bonaventure, two in the Côte-de-Gaspé MRC and two in the Magdalen Islands. Tracing is currently underway for all the new cases.
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.
More cases at the CHSLD in Maria (Residence Saint-Joseph)
According to Public Health, so far, 17 (stable) residents and 9 (+3) staff members at the Maria CHSLD (government owed long-term care facility) have tested positive for COVID-19.
That CHSLD houses 91 residents and nearly 130 employees work there.
Complete portrait
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands is now 306. Presently, 222 individuals have recovered. There are 73 active cases in the region. The number of casualties remains stable at 11.
Regional: MRC of Residence of the Cases
MRC / living environment Confirmed cases Since Sept. 1 Active Cases Avignon (+10)
– Community
– Manoir du havre
– Residence Saint Joseph148
96
28
2460
43
0
1752
37
0
15Bonaventure (+2) 63 n.d. n.d. Rocher-Percé 40 6 5 Côte-de-Gaspé (+2) 29 11 7 Haute-Gaspésie 10 n.d. n.d. Magdalen Islands (+2) 16 6 5 Gaspé Peninsula Magdalen Islands 306 92 73 Source: Gaspé Peninsula Public Health Board.
n.d.: not disclosed when less than 5 for privacy reasons
The totals for the province are as follows:
Cases Deaths Hospitalizations ICU 71,005 (+698) 5,821 (*+7) 217 (+18) 33 (+2) *Seven deaths occurred between September 19 and 24. -
Regional update: 11 new cases
The Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands Public Health Board is reporting 11 new cases of COVID-19. Seven of the cases are located in the MRC of Avignon and four are located in the Côte-de-Gaspé MRC. Tracing is underway for all the cases.
There is currently an outbreak at the CHSLD in Maria
According to Public Health, so far, seven residents and less than five staff members at Maria CHSLD (government owed long-term care facility) have tested positive for COVID-19.
That CHSLD houses 91 residents and nearly 130 employees work there.
When there are fewer than five cases, the exact number is not released because of privacy concerns.
Complete portrait
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands is now 246. Presently, 215 individuals have recovered (87.4%). There are 22 active cases in the region (8.9%). Currently, there are not any COVID-19-related hospitalizations from the region.
Public Health also states that since the situation is constantly evolving, at times there may be a gap between official INSPQ numbers and their numbers.
Regional: MRC of Residence of the Cases
MRC / living environment Confirmed cases Rate per 100,000 Active Cases Avignon (+7)
– Community (+4)
– Manoir du havre
– Residence Saint Joseph (+3)107
65
28
14726.6
441.4
NA
NA16
9
0
7Bonaventure 58 332 0 Rocher-Percé 35 206 0 Côte-de-Gaspé (+4) 25 142.8 6 Haute-Gaspésie 10 91.4 0 Magdalen Islands 11 88.4 0 Gaspé Peninsula Magdalen Islands 246 273.1 22 (8.9%) Source: Gaspé Peninsula Public Health Board.
Evolution of new cases regionally
The totals for the province are as follows:
Cases Deaths Hospitalizations ICU 68,128 (+586) 5,804 (*+3/-1) 148 (+10) 30 (-1) *Three of the deaths occurred between September 14 and 19 and another death was removed after an investigation confirmed COVID-19 wasn’t the cause of death.