… Thursday's news conference began with Dubé announcing added lockdown measures for the Lower Saint-Lawrence region, which includes Rivière-du-Loup and Rimouski. Scroll down and click Make an appointment to get vaccinated. Go to the Québec.ca/COVIDvaccine web page. Quebec is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination program in quick stages so that everyone over 18 will be eligible to book their first dose by May 14. Quebec may space out doses of COVID-19 vaccines by as long as 90 days, the province said on Thursday, beyond the 42-day interval recommended by … Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Eleni Bakopanos Awarded the Medal of the National Assembly, Global News Morning headlines: May 14, 2021, Global News Morning weather forecast: May 14, 2021, Buying Brossard – Solar Uniquartier Project, Global News Morning headlines: May 12, 2021, Global News Morning weather forecast: May 12, 2021, Canada’s Medicago says its COVID-19 vaccine shows promising antibody results in trial. Share this article. In releasing its latest projections, Quebec's public health institute, the INSPQ, said Thursday the increase in vaccines administered next month is likely to play a major role curbing the number of infections and hospitalizations.Â, But the INSPQ also cautioned that public health measures were still necessary in the interim to avoid a surge in cases. Case are dropping. Medicago, based in Quebec City, describes itself as "a pioneer of plant-based transient expression and manufacturing." As The Canadian Press has reported, the existing vaccine producers Sanofi in Toronto and GlaxoSmithKline in Quebec are collaborating on a COVID-19 vaccine, but it’s not expected to … However COVID-19 vaccine safety is a top priority,” FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock said at a news conference Tuesday. CAE INC. Mar 19, 2021, 10:00 ET. "It's a big day for Quebec," Health Minister Christian Dubé said in making the announcement. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. A vial of a plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed by Medicago, is shown in Quebec City on Monday, July 13, 2020 as part of the company's … Laval University in Quebec City has launched a number of projects on COVID-19, but one of the more notable ones involves a project to use nanoparticles to make a better novel coronavirus vaccine. A Canadian-made vaccine from Quebec-based Medicago is also expected to be in production in Canada next year. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Quebec’s registration for COVID-19 vaccines is now underway. People 25 years of age or older, pregnant women, people who have a chronic disease, a physical disability, an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder, and essential workers can now book an appointment! Here are the details. The made-in-Quebec COVID-19 vaccine | Watch News Videos Online OTTAWA -- A Quebec-based company is producing a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate and, while testing is still underway, is hopeful a made-in-Canada vaccine could be ready by next year. Quebec City-based Medicago’s upcoming COVID-19 vaccine is homegrown in more ways than one – it’s made from plants. Vaccines had previously been reserved for priority groups more vulnerable to the virus. Arruda suggested that teenagers could be vaccinated through their schools. Quebec woman dies from blood clot after getting AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. "There is now no doubt. You have to book an appointment online or by phone before going to a vaccination site. "When we get to the younger ages, we'll want to have different types of accessibility," said Daniel Paré, who is in charge of the vaccination program.Â. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. He said the decision will be based on several factors, not just vaccine coverage. MONTREAL — All adult Quebecers will be able to make a vaccination appointment by mid-May and receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June, Health Minister Christian Dubé said … WATCH | Christian Dubé details Quebec's vaccine expansion plan: The prospect of greater numbers of Quebecers having some form of protection from COVID-19 raises questions about when public health restrictions can be lifted. There, the first participants were scheduled to receive doses of an experimental COVID vaccine, developed by the Quebec City-based company Medicago, according to … Most of the new vaccines slated to arrive in Quebec are from Pfizer-BioNTech. Doses are not available on the private market. The company’s chief medical officer joins Global’s Laura Casella. All adults in the province will soon be able to book an appointment at a … Around 12,000 people have been trained and are ready to administer the vaccines. In Québec, the COVID‑19 vaccine is free and it is offered only by institutions of the health and social services network. Here’s what you need to know | Globalnews.ca Quebec is going to begin vaccinating seniors who … Made-in-Canada COVID vaccines are coming — but not until late 2021 . All adults in the province will soon be able to book an appointment at a vaccine clinic through Clic Santé, the province's online portal. 2. The vaccines are distributed by the Québec Immunization Program. Comments are welcome while open. Quebec is set to announce it will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to teens after it was approved by Health Canada, sources have told Radio-Canada. With 2.5 million vaccine doses scheduled to arrive by the end of May, Quebec is now in a position to dramatically increase its vaccination rate. They also pointed out that infection rates remain high in some areas of the province. However, private sector employers, including in Quebec, have no statutory authority at this time to require their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and provincial governments have so far indicated that COVID-19 vaccination will not be made mandatory. OTTAWA (AFP) - The two Canadian provinces hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Ontario and Quebec, will make Covid vaccines available to all … Quebec-based company's COVID-19 vaccine is the only one made by Canadian company Medicago uses plants as living factories to grow virus-like … Here's what the experts say. That vaccine requires a person to have two doses to be considered fully vaccinated.Â, There is also more vaccine due to arrive from Moderna as well as Johnson & Johnson, which only requires a single dose.Â. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will also likely be available to the same cohort, Arruda said, noting the provincial vaccine advisory body has yet to issue recommendations about its use.Â. Visitors arrive at a pop up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at David and Mary Thomson high school in … The province's goal is to see 75 per cent of the adult population receive at least a first dose by June 24. Quebec is making vaccines against COVID-19 available to the general population over 18 in the coming weeks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette. "The sky is starting to clear and we're seeing rays of sunshine.". VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine is showing very promising results in its late-stage trials, according to one expert. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Arruda added there was no "magic number." "I'm touching wood. Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox Tuesday, Quebec Premier François Legault appealed to young people, urging them to get vaccinated. War among COVID-19 variants playing out in Quebec By the end of this month, the more transmissible new variants will account for 91 per cent of all COVID-19 … Quebec and Ontario to make COVID-19 vaccinations available for all adults in May. You will be redirected to the Clic Santé platform. Doses are not available on the private market. This is when appointment slots will be available (the schedule is based on age, not year of birth): In this next phase of the vaccination campaign, businesses and pharmacies will be called on to play a supporting role, alongside the large clinics that have been set up in such places as the Olympic Stadium and the Palais des congrès. Quebec employers planning their COVID-19 vaccination policies might find it easier to encourage rather than require employees to undergo inoculation, although … VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – There are currently 14 COVID-19 vaccines under review by Health Canada, with some of them being created in this country. Any electronic communication or call offering to get vaccinated against COVID‑19 for a fee is fraudulent. Medicago CEO Bruce Clark said the company has been able to adapt a vaccine for influenza to target COVID-19 instead, noting such an adaptation is one of the advantages of biologic vaccines. Hospitalizations are dropping. The health minister echoed that point during the news conference.Â, "We're looking forward to talking about lifting restrictions but it's still too early to finalize those plans," Dubé said.Â. Starting Wednesday, adults aged 25 … Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Quebec sets sights on offering vaccine to teens, a move viewed as crucial in taming pandemic, Quebec is planning to use a different vaccine for the 2nd dose in some cases. Information for the public, health care professionals and industry on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada including our plan, priority groups, distribution, monitoring safety and related task forces and committees. One expert says Medicago’s shot is showing very promising results in its late-stage trials. The COVID‑19 vaccine is free for anyone who wants it. Global News Morning headlines: May 19, 2021, Global News Morning weather forecast: May 19, 2021, Global News Morning headlines: May 18, 2021, Global News Morning weather forecast: May 18, 2021, Helping young people manage their emotions, Global News Morning weather forecast: May 17, 2021, 150th Anniversary of Meteorological Services in Canada, Hon. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Provincial officials also said they were exploring extending the opening hours of vaccine clinics, especially on weekends, and this week, they announced a drive-thru clinic at Trudeau airport in Dorval. The vaccine has already been approved by Health … We will meet our goal for the 24th of June," Dubé said. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. But we want to remain cautious because the fire is still there," Dubé said, adding the province is still averaging around 1,000 new cases per day. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced a … Canada is in the midst of its worst surge yet of COVID … Quebec is making vaccines  against COVID-19 available to the general population over 18 in the coming weeks.Â. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). The two Canadian provinces hardest-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Ontario and Quebec, will make COVID-19 vaccines available to all adults starting in May, officials said Thursday. A Quebec-based company is producing a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate and, while testing is still underway, is hopeful a made-in-Canada vaccine could be ready by next year. Quebec's experts also haven't approved the Pfizer vaccine for those between the ages of 16 and 18. Dr. Horacio Arruda, the province's public health director, said the remaining AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine will be available to those aged 45 and over — and it will be clearly identified on Clic Santé. All adults in the province will soon be able to book an appointment at a vaccine clinic through Clic Santé, the province's online portal. Pharmacist Barbara Violo arranges empty vials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that she has provided to customers at the Junction Chemist, an independent pharmacy in Toronto, Monday, April 19, 2021. Quebecers under the age of 18 will have to wait longer for details about when they can receive a vaccine. Quebec will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to teens, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced. The portfolio of experimental COVID-19 vaccines Canada is banking on now includes an option being developed and tested here at home. The health ministers for the provinces, which account for almost two-thirds of the country's population, said age eligibility for jabs would be lowered incrementally. Vaccination in the workplace: CAE takes action to help accelerate vaccination against COVID-19 in Quebec Français News provided by.