COVID-19 hospitalizations in Quebec decline for sixth day to 2,975 patients

MONTREAL - Hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 in Quebec are down for the sixth day in a row.

The province says there are 2,975 sufferers in hospital with the sickness, a lower of 116 from the day earlier than.

The Well being Division says intensive care instances ticked up by three to 231.

The province is reporting 66 extra deaths linked to the virus.

Authorities say 3,510 new COVID-19 instances have been recognized, however be aware that quantity might not replicate the precise scenario due to restricted molecular testing.

Officers say 30,423 checks have been analyzed within the earlier 24 hours, with 11.2 per cent coming again constructive.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 29, 2022.