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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know Monday

Montrealers 65 and over can now book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at a pharmacy, and Quebec health authorities are trying to reassure the public about the AstraZeneca vaccine. Here's what you need to know.

Montrealers 65 and over can book vaccine appointments at pharmacies starting today

People are shown at a COVID-19 vaccination site in Montreal. Starting today, more than 350 pharmacies in the city are also joining vaccination efforts. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
  • Quebec reported 594new caseson Monday and 10 more deaths.
  • Since the start of the pandemic, there have been298,186confirmed cases and10,550 people have died.
  • There are553people in hospital (an increase of six), including 96 in intensive care (a decrease of four).
  • 26,595 doses ofvaccine were administered on Sunday for atotal of 744,108sinceDec. 14.

Montreal residents 65 and over hoping to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will now have more location options.

Starting today, residents can book an appointment at more than 350 pharmacies in the city.

Appointments startedopening up on theClic Sant websiteMonday and the pharmacies will start administering the shots next week.

So far, only pharmacies in Montreal are taking part but the campaign is expected to extend to other regions sometime in the coming weeks.

Those having issues booking an appointment on the website are asked to call 18776444545 to book an appointmentand not call the pharmacies themselves.

Meanwhile, Quebec health authorities are trying reassure the public about the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine.

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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 call18776444545to 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 coveringwhen 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 provincehereand information on the situation in Montrealhere.

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