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

Premier Franois Legault is moving ahead with his plan to reopen the province. Also, Quebecers between the ages of 12 and 17 can now book their spot for a shot. Here's what you need to know.

Montreal, Laval will stay in red zone for a little longer, but curfew coming to an end

CBC News Posted: May 25, 2021 6:34 AM EDT | Last Updated: May 25, 2021

Some people in the 12-to-17 age group were able to get their first COVID-19 shots at Montreal's Bill Durnan Arena on Monday, where a limited supply of doses was set aside for walk-ins. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

Quebec reported 346new cases of COVID-19 onTuesdayand sixmoredeaths.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been368,155confirmed cases and11,101people have died.
There are415people in hospital (adecrease of nine), including101in intensive care (a decrease of one).
54,447more vaccine doses have been administered, for atotal of 5,051,681sinceDec. 14.

Quebec Premier Franois Legault is moving ahead with his plan to reopen the province, given the climbing vaccination rate and improving epidemiological situation.

The province willstart lifting restrictions this Friday. Onthat day:

Curfew will be lifted across the province.
Eating on patios and decks outside of restaurants will be allowed.
Outdoorgatherings of up to eight people on private property will be permitted.
Travel between regions of Quebec will be permitted.
Up to 2,500 people in a large theatre or arena will be allowed with assigned seating and measures in place.

Much of the province will see a further loosening of measures next Monday, May 31, when several regions move from red to orange level.

However, Montreal and Laval, as well as parts of three other regions, will stay red for at least another week. Quebec

Quebec moves ahead with reopening, though some restrictions to remain longer in Montreal and Laval

Second dose will be moved up

Quebecers will be able to move up their second appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week.

Health Minister Christian Dub said details are still being worked out regarding how changes will be made through the online booking systemClic Sant.

Those details will be announced Thursday.

Quebec will allow people to move up 2nd dose as early as next week

Quebecers aged 12 to 17 can book spot

Young Quebecers between the ages of 12 and 17 can now book an appointmentfor a COVID-19 vaccine.

Over the long weekend, a limited number of vaccine doses had been set aside for walk-ins at the Bill Durnan Arena in Montreal, but they quickly ran out.

Young peopleacross the province in that age group are nowable toreserve aspot for a shot at one of the province's vaccination sites.

From June 7 through 18, vaccination campaigns will be organized with schools. The province is aiming to administer second vaccine doses by the start of the next school year.

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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.

Quebec government reminders for preventing the spread of COVID-19:

Wash your hands frequently.
Avoid touching your face.
Wear a mask or face coveringis 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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