Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations rise above 2,000, health minister to hold briefing

MONTREAL — The number of hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 in Quebec has risen above 2,000 for the first time since mid-August.

The Health Department is reporting a rise of 207 COVID-19 hospitalizations from the prior day, for a total of 2,030, including 595 people who are in hospital because of the disease.

It’s the highest number of people in hospital with the disease in Quebec since Aug. 10. 

Officials say 52 people are in intensive care with COVID-19, including 19 people hospitalized because of the disease.