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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Tuesday

Health-care workers will now be required to be vaccinated in Quebec. Here's what you need to know.

Quebec health minister wants to see number of second dose appointments increase

Quebec's health minister says he wants to see more Quebecers take appointments for a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. (Jean-Claude Taliana/CBC)
  • Quebec reported 323new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesdayand nonew deaths.
  • Since the start of the pandemic, there have been382,319confirmed casesand11,242people have died.
  • There are 88people in hospital (an increase of six),including 27in intensive care(no change).
  • 43,831doses of vaccine were administered for a total of11,857,273doses administered in Quebec.
  • 85per cent of the eligible population in the province (age 12 and up) hasreceived one dose of vaccine, and 74per cent have received two doses.

COVID-19 data is no longerupdated by Quebec's Health Ministry on weekends or on public holidays.


Quebec Premier Franois Legault is implementing more measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 as the fourth wave of the pandemic takes hold in the province.

On Tuesday, Legault announced that the government will require all health-care workers to be vaccinated.

"We can't afford to keep some staff in contact with patients if they are not vaccinated," said Legault at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. "I understand that this isn't an easy decision to make, but we will make vaccinations mandatory for health-care workers only."

Students in CEGEPs and universities will also be required to wear masks not only in common areas, but when seated in class, too.

Data change

The province's daily coronavirus update will now feature data regarding the vaccination status of those who tested positive against COVID-19 as well asthose who have been admitted to hospital in recent weeks.

Dub tweeted about the change on Monday.

According to the minister, 112,000 people have booked appointments to get their second doses in the next week a number he says is too low.

"We have the capacity in terms of vaccines and availability (with or without appointments)," Dub tweeted. "If we want to surpass our objectives, we have to go get the second dose."

The minister says there havebeen improvements in the amount of first doses administered among Quebecers in the 18-34 age range.

Seniors minister on medical leave

Marguerite Blais, the provincial minister responsible for seniors, is on medical leave. Blais is stepping away from her duties until the end of September.

Christian Dub, the province's health minister, will take over her files in the interim.

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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, vomiting).
  • Sore throat, runny or stuffy nose.
  • Generalized muscle pain.
  • Headache.
  • Fatigue.
  • Loss of appetite.

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.

You can find information on COVID-19 in the provincehereand information on the situation in Montrealhere.