COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know on Monday - CBC.ca

• Quebec reported 101 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and one death in the past 24 hours. 
• Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 376,530 confirmed cases and 11,239 people have died.
• There are 67 people in hospital (a decrease of four) including 21 in intensive care (no change from the previous day). 
• 94,624 doses of vaccine were administered in the past 24 hours for a total of 10,469,697 doses administered in Quebec.
• 83 per cent of the eligible population in the province (age 12 and up) have received one dose of vaccine, and 59 per cent have received two doses.

COVID-19 data is no longer updated by Quebec's Health Ministry on weekends or on public holidays.

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People who received the AstraZeneca vaccine can now sign up for a third dose from an mRNA vaccine.

The Quebec Health Ministry says it's allowing people to do so to make it easier for them to travel to countries that don't recognize AstraZeneca. 

So far, it says anyone who either got two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, or who mixed doses of AstraZeneca with an mRNA vaccine can request a third mRNA shot of either Pfizer or Moderna. 

The provincial government has also said it will press Ottawa to try and convince other jurisdictions to accept Covishield and AZ vaccinations.

Registration for COVID-19 vaccine lottery 

Vaccinated Quebecers can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine lottery on the Clic Santé portal, though the website has had issues since it was supposed to launch at 8 a.m. Sunday. 

The province is holding draws for $2 million in cash prizes and bursaries this summer in a bid to get as many people vaccinated as possible before September.

Starting Aug. 6, weekly draws will be held. Those over 18 could win up to $1 million in cash, and bursaries of up to $20,000 will be awarded to lucky 12- to 17-year-olds.

All Quebecers who have been previously vaccinated, either in the province or elsewhere (with proof they received a Health Canada-approved shot) are eligible.

Participants must consent to having their name made public if they win one of the draws.

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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 call 1‑877‑644‑4545 to 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 province here and information on the situation in Montreal here. 

 

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