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

Montrealers over the age of 60 can nowregister for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. And, starting today, they can receive those vaccines at a local pharmacy.

Montreal pharmacies are joining the vaccination campaign today, the first in the province to do so

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  • Quebec reported 712new caseson Mondayand 15 more deaths.
  • Since the start of the pandemic, there have been303,051confirmed cases and10,614people have died.
  • There are513people in hospital (an increase of 12), including 114in intensive care (an increase of four).
  • 21,180doses ofvaccine were administered on Saturday for atotal of 966,566sinceDec. 14.

Montrealers over the age of 60 can nowregister for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

And, starting today, they can receive those vaccines at a local pharmacy.

Right now, 355 pharmacies in Montreal are participating in the provincial vaccination campaign. Each location has received only100 doses of the Moderna vaccine to date.

The goal is to eventually have pharmacies across the provinceadministering140,000 doses per week, as supply ramps up.

People in Laval, the Lanaudire, Laurentides and Montrgieregions are expected to be able to get their shots in pharmacies starting April 5.

Outside of Montreal, the minimum age to receive the vaccine is still 65.Appointments at vaccination sites and pharmacies can be made through the Clic-Sant page.

Thevaccination campaign forthe parents of school-and daycare-aged childreninCte Saint-Luc and the Snowdonarea of Montreal also begins today.

And Secondary 3, 4, and 5 students in orange zones return to in-person schooling full time rather than on alternating days.

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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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