Covid is re-establishing itself in the summer in Quebec

Public health fears for the health network due to the strong re-emergence of Covit-19 and its new variants in Quebec suggest that the most vulnerable people should wear the mask in public … until outdoor ceremonies.

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Director of Public Health Luke Boyle confirms that new varieties are spreading in the Quebec area.

“Usually the risk decreases in the summer. But there, it is higher than it was in early June, and it is not expected to decrease,” he said. Is ready to respond to what is happening, but it’s definitely not happy. ”

While the six emergency rooms in Quebec will be partially closed for the next few weeks, we are also seeing an increase in hospital admissions. The number of people admitted to hospital due to covit in the coming weeks will cross 1,600.

Put the mask back on

Through this portrait, Dr. Vulnerable people began to protect themselves from disease. People with immunodeficiency, people with chronic illness or over the age of 60 are targeted by this recommendation.

“We invite people to be careful and wear the mask again if they wish,” he said. “Especially if you want to show up at events. It’s good to keep your distance and meet people outside.

He would wear the mask himself at a festival, he says. However, he assures that there will be no new compulsory health measures for the entire population.

“With these variations, it’s not very possible. It’s not the planned way,” he assures. “If everyone wore the mask, we would reduce it, for sure. But this is not something that is realistic here in the summer in Quebec.

Towards 7^e Obscure

The new Omicron subtypes, BA.4 and BA.5, represent 80% and 85% of new infections in Quebec, respectively.

Unlike Europe it is not yet the 7th wave, but Dr. Poylo estimates that it has “all the elements”.

The malignancy of the variants is not high, but they are highly contagious. They escape very easily from the immune system, Dr. Boylev explained.

However, the vaccine is still effective against the acute form of the disease, according to public health. Therefore, a second booster dose is always recommended for susceptible individuals, three months after infection or the previous dose.

Microbiologist Dr. Jean Langdin also delivered a message for those who have not been vaccinated: “If you are not vaccinated or you do not have the disease, these variants can be malignant,” he pleads.

During his press conference, Dr. Boylev, with the general public and good health, tried to convince them that being a cowboy was not pleasant. If symptoms appear, isolate even in summer.

Heard at the press conference

• Three-quarters of COVID-19 cases in Quebec are linked to the arrival of new types, Dr.^R. Luc Boileau.
• The hike should continue for a few more days or weeks, says Dr. “You can enjoy your summer, knowing that the virus is spreading,” he promises.
• Frequent visitors to “crowded” places in Quebec to defend themselves against Govt-19 are invited to wear the mask.