COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Monday
CBC News | Posted: March 22, 2021 10:27 AM | Last Updated: March 22, 2021
Montreal pharmacies are joining the vaccination campaign today, the first in the province to do so
- Quebec reported 712 new cases on Monday and 15 more deaths.
- Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 303,051 confirmed cases and 10,614 people have died.
- There are 513 people in hospital (an increase of 12), including 114 in intensive care (an increase of four).
- 21,180 doses of vaccine were administered on Saturday for a total of 966,566 since Dec. 14.
Montrealers over the age of 60 can now register for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
And, starting today, they can receive those vaccines at a local pharmacy.
Right now, 355 pharmacies in Montreal are participating in the provincial vaccination campaign. Each location has received only 100 doses of the Moderna vaccine to date.
The goal is to eventually have pharmacies across the province administering 140,000 doses per week, as supply ramps up.
People in Laval, the Lanaudière, Laurentides and Montérégie regions are expected to be able to get their shots in pharmacies starting April 5.
Outside of Montreal, the minimum age to receive the vaccine is still 65. Appointments at vaccination sites and pharmacies can be made through the Clic-Santé page.
The vaccination campaign for the parents of school- and daycare-aged children in Côte Saint-Luc and the Snowdon area of Montreal also begins today.
And Secondary 3, 4, and 5 students in orange zones return to in-person schooling full time rather than on alternating days.
Top COVID-19 stories today
- The government will face hurdles in its attempt to vaccinate nearly every Quebecer by June 24.
- Montreal clinic hopes to find answers for COVID 'long haulers'
- Gyms and spas to reopen in COVID red zones but don't expect your spin class to resume.
- The province's physicians and nurses say government needs to tighten screws on private CHSLDs.
- AstraZeneca says its vaccine review found no evidence of increased blood clot risks.
- The Canada-U.S. border's been shut down for a year — and there's no reopening plan.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
- Fever.
- New or worsening cough.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Sudden loss of smell without a stuffy nose.
- Gastrointestinal issues (such as nausea, diarrhea).
If you think you may have COVID-19, the government asks that you call 1‑877‑644‑4545 to schedule an appointment at a screening clinic.
To reserve an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, you can go on the online portal quebec.ca/covidvaccine. You can also call 1-877-644-4545.
Quebec government reminders for preventing the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands frequently.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Wear a mask or face covering when physical distancing is not possible. Wearing a mask is mandatory in enclosed public spaces across the province.
- Stay at least two metres away from other people as much as possible.
- Self-isolate for 14 days after returning from a stay outside the country.