coronavirus Wednesday as the second wave of the pandemic bears down on the province.The daily tally of new COVID-19 cases reached 1,378, marking the eighth day where new infections topped 1,000.
The caseload stands at 118,529 while recoveries have surpassed 100,000.Health authorities say 22 deaths were reported, including six in the last 24-hour period.
The health crisis, which began in March, has claimed the lives of 6,515 Quebecers.Hospitalizations climbed by 39 on Wednesday.
There are 573 patients in hospital across the province.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of them, 84 are in intensive care, an increase of two from the previous day.Health Minister Christian Dubé said the rise in.