COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know this weekend

• Quebec reported 151 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and two newdeaths, though none in the last 24 hours.
• Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 372,989 confirmed cases and11,172 people have died.
• There are 215 people in hospital (adecrease of 12), including 58 in intensive care (a decrease of one).
• 97,000 vaccinedoses were administered in Quebec in the last 24 hours, for a total of 6,697,703.
• As of Saturday, 77 per cent of Quebecers have received one dose of vaccine, and 12 per cent have received two doses.

Motorists can make a pit stop at the Gilles-Villeneuve racetrack today, where rather than a tire change they'll get a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Montreal public health has made several hundred drive-in slots available at the racetrack's vaccination clinic.

Anyone 12 and over is eligible for a first dose. Second doses are reserved for people 60 and over who received their first shot before April 19.

The clinic is open until 4 p.m. Several Ferrari race cars will also be on display at the site. This weekend is usually when the Canadian Grand Prix would take place atGilles-Villeneuve.

A pop-up clinic is also open at Henri-Julien Park in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. It will close at 7:15 p.m.

Health Minister Christian Dubtweeted on Saturday that over the previous three days, Quebec has been administering more second dosesthan first doses of the vaccine.

On Friday, 35,775 first doses were administered, and 67,761 people received their second dose.

Dub said the province is on track to have75 per cent of people over the age of 12 fully vaccinated by Aug. 31.

Yellow zone tomorrow

Small indoor gatherings will be allowed again in much of the province starting on Monday, as several areas including Montreal and Laval are scheduled to be reclassified as yellow zones.

Along with the greater Montreal area, the Eastern Townships,Montrgie, Outaouais, Lanaudire, Laurentides, Quebec City, Chaudire-Appalaches and parts of the Lower North Shore will also go yellow.

That means indoor gatherings of two different households will be allowed, though masks and physical distancing will be required.

It also means masks are no longer required at larger outdoor gatherings, which remain capped at a maximum of 12 people.

Summer break begins for politicians

Quebec politicians are going on their summer break after managing the COVID-19 crisis for the past 15 months.

The National Assembly wrapped up its spring session on Friday. Premier Franois Legaultlooked back on his government's management of the crisis, and said he was proud that schools remained open.

"Quebec is one of the only places in the world where schools stayed open so many days," said Legault on Friday, also underlining the third wave didn't hit Quebec as hard as it did in other places.

"We have one of the best vaccination rates and we are in a good position to win the race to the second dose," said Legault. As of Friday, 77.4 per cent of Quebecers had received a first dose of the vaccine, exceeding the 75 per cent goal the government had set for itself.

Opposition parties at the National Assembly are already looking to the 2022 provincial elections and are eager toshift gears and prove they should be running the province

"We've shown we are the only credible alternative for Quebecers who hope to see a government of progress," said the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, Dominique Anglade.

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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.