Quebec health

• Health-care experts speak out following claims from families of Maimonides residents

  "Every worker was actually working at the limit of the norms," one professor said.

  Health

  May 12
• Chronically ill patients still facing confusion over COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Quebec

  The Health Ministry says anyone eligible because of a chronic illness will receive a call from their doctor. Others will have to wait until the province receives more vaccines.

  Health

  Apr 19
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• Quebec tables $12.3 billion deficit budget, says balance will take another 6 years

  Quebec Finance Minister says the COVID-19 pandemic dug a deep hole in government finances, and plans to return to a balanced budget in 2027-28.

  Economy

  Mar 25
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• Quebec reports 783 new COVID-19 cases as vaccinations surpass 1M mark

  With over one million doses administered, the proportion of the population vaccinated against COVID-19 now stands at 12.1 per cent.

  Health

  Mar 24
• Quebec high schools resume full-time, in-person learning on Monday, even in red zones

  High school students in red zones have been alternating between online learning and in-person classes for several months. Quebec says students return to class on Monday.

  Health

  Mar 23
• Province announces easing of COVID-19 measures, predicts all Quebecers vaccinated by June 24

  Quebec's vaccination campaign is gaining steam with health officials predicting all Quebecers who want to be vaccinated will have received a dose by June 24.

  Health

  Mar 16
• Coronavirus: Quebec to loosen restrictions for spas and places of worship

  Quebec announced it will be loosening COVID-19 restrictions for spas and places of worship across the province beginning as early as March 15 in certain regions.

  Health

  Mar 12
•  Lakeshore Hospital nurses stage sit-in over working conditions

  On Sunday, nurses staged a one-hour sit-in at the Lakeshore's emergency room due to nurse-patient ratios.

  Health

  Feb 15
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• Coronavirus: Quebec to increase use of rapid tests, but lab tests remain the standard

  While the rapid tests give faster results, they are less efficient than laboratory tests, known by the acronym "PCR," for polymerase chain reaction.

  Health

  Feb 1
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• Coronavirus: Parents of Quebecers with developmental challenges call for vaccine priority

  Parents of people living with intellectual and developmental challenges are demanding their loved ones be made a higher priority for COVID-19 vaccinations.

  Health

  Feb 1