The recommended interval between the primary vaccination and a first booster dose is three months or more, while the recommended interval between each subsequent booster dose is five months or more. Ten days ago, the Director of Public Health of Quebec, Dr. Luc Boileau, announced that the province will step up vaccination efforts against COVID-19. He warned that a spike in coronavirus cases was most likely in the fall as students return to school. He also reiterated the need for the public to remain vigilant and follow health measures despite pandemic fatigue, such as wearing a mask in crowded places, isolating at the onset of symptoms and keeping an up-to-date vaccination record. Quebec Premier François Legault recently received the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Montreal. He encouraged Quebecers to follow his lead, especially young people who are less likely to get seriously ill. He said it is important to show solidarity and get vaccinated to reduce transmission, especially when meeting vulnerable people. Legault notes that authorities plan to provide information about the upcoming vaccination campaign and talk about the low vaccination rate among children. Meanwhile, Quebec reported three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus on Monday and a drop to seven patients in COVID-19 hospitalizations. The health ministry says there are 1,993 people in hospital with the disease, including 55 people in intensive care, a drop of two. The department notes that 3,457 health care workers are out of work due to COVID-19. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on August 15, 2022.
