By Canadian Press

Quebec launches COVID-19 vaccination booking system for seniors

Feb 25, 2021 | 8:49 AM

Quebec seniors are able to book appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations today, while those in Ontario have to wait weeks for the launch of that province’s booking system. 

The number of hospitalizations due to the novel coronavirus continues to decline in Quebec, where health authorities are reporting 858 new infections and 16 more deaths.

Concern over spread of the virus has also prompted officials there to require primary school students in red pandemic-alert zones, including the greater Montreal area, wear masks starting March 8.

Ontario is set to release new COVID-19 projections later today, as the province reports 1,138 new infections and 23 more deaths linked to the virus.

Ontario’s vaccine distribution task force has said that seniors won’t be able to book appointments for vaccines until March 15, blaming a lack of supply for the delay.

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Over the past seven days across Canada, there have been a total of 20,945 new cases.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 25, 2021.

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