Quebec COVID-19 Vaccination

• Clearer messaging needed on COVID-19 vaccination in Beauce region, local mayor says

  The mayor of a town in Quebec's Beauce region says public health officials must communicate better with citizens about COVID-19 vaccination.

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  Jul 22
• Quebec adds 61 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations continue to fall

  A total of 239 new infections were recorded over the past three days, but the government did not break them down for each weekend day.

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  Jul 19
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• Quebec launches $2 million COVID-19 vaccine lottery to drive up numbers

  There is a grand prize of $1 million in September for those 18 and older who have received both shots of the novel coronavirus vaccine.

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  Jul 16
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• Quebec to implement COVID-19 vaccine passport system by September

  The passport will only be used if the epidemiological situation warrants it but those who are not fully vaccinated could be barred from non-essential services, Christian Dubé said.

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  Jul 8
• Quebecers can bump up COVID-19 booster shot to 4 weeks after first dose: health minister

  Health Minister Christian Dubé says citizens will be able to bump up their second shot on the Clic-Santé website starting Tuesday.

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  Jul 5
• ‘Not clear’ if new border rules apply to Quebecers who have had COVID-19 and single vaccine dose

  Quebec considers residents who have recovered from the novel coronavirus and who have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated.

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  Jun 21
• ‘In all cases, it’s safe’: Quebec premier stands by advice on AstraZeneca vaccine

  François Legault explained that people who got that brand of vaccine as their first shot can safely opt to stay the course or switch to Pfizer and Moderna for their second dose.

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  Jun 18
• COVID-19: Quebec reports 127 new cases, 2 more deaths

  As of Friday, anyone who is 35 and older is able to bump up their appointment for their booster shot of the novel coronavirus vaccine.

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  Jun 18
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• Quebec cuts interval between first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to 8 weeks

  Quebecers will be able to move up their appointment for their booster shots starting next week.

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  Jun 3
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• COVID-19: Quebec’s two cities most affected by pandemic have lower vaccination rates

  Experts say those lower rates aren't surprising: vaccine hesitancy, low trust in government and negative experiences with the health system all play a role.

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  Jun 3