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

• Quebec reported 613 new caseson Monday and six more deaths.
• Since the start of the pandemic, there have been288,353confirmed cases and10,399people have died.
• There are612people in hospital (an increase of 11), including122in intensive care (an increase of five).
• 6,308 doses ofvaccine were administered on Sunday. A total of 438,815doses have been administered sinceDec. 14.

Mass vaccination sites are now operational in the Montreal area,and older residents are lining up todayto get their shots.

Appointments for the elderly to get vaccinated can be be booked across the province, but the age range varies between regions. For those in Montreal and Laval areas deemed by the province as a priority for vaccinations the minimum age to be eligible for an appointment has been now lowered to 70.

To reservean appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, you can go on theonlineportalquebec.ca/covidvaccine. You can also call1-877-644-4545.

If you have been feelingisolated, we'vecompiledsome ways to help copeas part ofa special CBC Quebec project calledOut of the Dark: Real Talk on Mental Health.

Out of the Dark: Small steps

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It can be confusing to feel what seems like grief even if you havent lost someone.

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