COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Monday
Quebec is opening 21 more vaccination centres today for the province's most vulnerable residents. Here is what you need to know.
21 more vaccination centres are opening across the province today
- Quebec reported 2,108 new cases of COVID-19 and 30 more deaths on Monday.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 179,093 confirmed cases and 7,766 people have died. Here's a guide to the numbers. - There are 1,048 people in hospital (an increase of 38) including 146 in intensive care.
A total of 115 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Sunday; 4,831 doses have been administered since Dec. 14. - CBC Montreal is collecting stories from Quebecers who have recovered from COVID-19. If you would like to share your experience, please get in touch.
Quebec's unprecedented COVID-19 vaccination campaign is pushing forward today with 21 centres opening across the province aimed at inoculating the highest priority residents.
Montreal will have the heaviest concentration of vaccination centres with five different locations just in the city. There will also be centres in the surrounding area, such as in the Laurentians and Montérégie.
There will be two centres in the Quebec City area.
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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.
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.
You can find information on COVID-19 in the province here and information on the situation in Montreal here.
