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Regional update: More cases at St-Joseph, the CISSS needs support staff
The Public Health board is reporting fifteen new cases of COVID-19 in the region. Thirteen of the cases are located in the MRC of Avignon, one in the Côte-de-Gaspé MRC and one in the Magdalen Islands. Epidemiological investigations of the cases are underway.
Public Health states that the difference between provincial and regional statistics can be explained by the rapidly changing situation.
Outbreak at the CHSLD in Maria (Residence St-Joseph)
According to Public Health, so far, fifteen (+6) residents and less than five 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.
When there are fewer than five cases, the exact number is not released because of privacy concerns.
The CISSS needs your help
The CISSS is actively looking for people to lend a hand at the Maria CHSLD, where staff is grappling with an outbreak of COVID-19. They need assistance in housekeeping, the cafeteria, and with the residents. Contact 418-759-3443 #2194 for more information about pre-requisites and salaries.
Complete portrait
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands is now 278. Presently, 219 individuals have recovered. There are 50 active cases in the region. Currently, there is one individual hospitalized outside the region due to COVID-19.
Regional: MRC of Residence of the Cases
MRC / living environment Confirmed cases Avignon (+13) 129 Bonaventure 60 Rocher-Percé 40 Côte-de-Gaspé (+1) 27 Haute-Gaspésie 10 Magdalen Islands (+1) 12 Gaspé Peninsula Magdalen Islands 278 Source: Gaspé Peninsula Public Health Board.
Twinned communities with New Brunswick
The Government of New Brunswick has announced that effective noon (N.B. time), September 25, twinning with communities in Avignon and Temiscouata Municipal Regional Counties are suspended, with the exception of the communities of Listuguj First Nation and Pointe-à-la-Croix.
All previously approved registrations from Avignon MRC (including Listuguj First Nation and Pointe-à-la-Croix) for non-essential single trips and multi-day registrations will no longer be valid.
Residents of Avignon and Temiscouata MRCs will still be permitted to go to New Brunswick for essential reasons such as medical appointments, approved work and shared child custody.
Multi-day registrations approved for the transportation of elementary and secondary students from Listuguj First Nation and Pointe-à-la-Croix, and those issued for work, medical care and childcare/child custody will still be permitted.
The totals for the province are as follows:
Cases Deaths Hospitalizations ICU 69,670 (+582) 5,810 (*+1) 184 (+6) 31 (+1) *Death occurred between September 17 and 22. -
Regional update: Number of cases peak
The number of cases of COVID-19 in the region has peaked. Sixteen new cases were announced on September 23. Nine of the cases are located in the MRC of Avignon, two in the MRC of Bonaventure, four in the Rocher-Percé MRC and one in the Côte-de-Gaspé MRC. Public Health says that for the cases in Avignon the source is still unknown, but some of the infected individuals had been in the Lower St. Lawrence region recently. The cases elsewhere in the region are not linked to the Avignon outbreak. The case in Côte-de-Gaspé is linked to a case at the Cegep there. However, contact tracing is still underway regarding most of the cases.
Public Health also 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.
Outbreak at the CHSLD in Maria (Residence St-Joseph)
According to Public Health, so far, nine (+2) residents and less than five 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.
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 263. Presently, 216 (82.1%) individuals have recovered. There are 38 (14.4%) active cases in the region. Currently, there is one individual hospitalized outside the region due to COVID-19.
Avignon is now at Level 2 (Early Warning)
The Public Health has categorized the MRC of Avignon as a Level 2.
This means that the public is being asked to be extra careful and strictly apply basic sanitary measures:- Stay at home if symptoms of COVID-19 appear.
- Consult the site https://covid19.quebec.ca/surveys/cdd2/introduction to find out if a COVID-19 test is necessary;
- Wash your hands frequently throughout the day, especially if objects have been touched or shared by others;
- Keep a distance of 2 metres at all times from anyone who does not live at the same address;
- Wear a mask at all times in public places.
- Awareness interventions with target groups and organizations (ie: community centres, events, etc.) will be intensified.
According to Public Health it is possible that the MRC of Avignon will soon be upgraded to Level 3 (Alert).
Regional: MRC of Residence of the Cases
MRC / living environment Confirmed cases Rate per 100,000 Active Cases Avignon (+9)
– Community (+7)
– Manoir du havre
– Residence Saint Joseph (+2)116
72
28
16787.7
488.9
NA
NA25
16
0
9Bonaventure (+2) 60 343.5 n.d. Rocher-Percé (+4) 40 235.5 n.d. Côte-de-Gaspé (+1) 26 148.5 6 Haute-Gaspésie 10 91.4 0 Magdalen Islands 11 88.4 0 Gaspé Peninsula Magdalen Islands 263 292 38 Source: Gaspé Peninsula Public Health Board.
The totals for the province are as follows:
Cases Deaths Hospitalizations ICU 69,088 (+471) 5,809 (*+4) 178 (+10) 30 (+2) *Three of the deaths occurred between September 16 and 21.