Quebec Vaccine

• COVID hospitalizations rise in Quebec, minister criticized for overly optimistic tone

  Officials said the best way to protect the health-care system is for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster early this fall.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2022
  
• ‘We are not moving on the date’: Quebec stands firm on vaccine mandate for health workers

  Dubé said the province wouldn't change its health order requiring all health-care workers who are in close contact with patients to be fully vaccinated before Friday.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2021
  
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• Almost 650K Quebecers have jumped on COVID-19 vaccine lottery bandwagon

  When the government first announced its plans for a lottery earlier this month, it said it hoped the initiative would encourage more people to roll up their sleeves and get a shot.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2021
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• Quebec hits pause on Pfizer vaccine for walk-in clinics until June 24 amid shipping delays

  The government said the measure applies to the Pfizer vaccine only, and that Moderna and AstraZeneca will continue to be offered at walk-in clinics.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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, 2021
• Quebec extends vaccine eligibility to Montreal residents over 60, as pharmacies join inoculation effort

  Health authorities announced the change for the Montreal region late Sunday while keeping the age limit at 65 and older for the rest of the province.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2021
• 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, 2021